The fixed asset turnover ratio measures how efficiently a company is generating net sales from its fixed-asset investments.  ( 18 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Meme-stock investor Ryan Cohen has taken a stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and is pushing the e-commerce leader to buy back more of its shares, in a rare case of activism targeting a prominent Chinese firm. Most Read from BloombergEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apar  ( 49 min )

Investors are frequently told to 'buy low' and 'sell high.' But how high should an investment go before being sold? And how can an investor determine the right time to sell?  ( 13 min )

As recently as the 1990s, space exploration and travel were the exclusive domain of national or transnational governments. But in recent years private companies have begun cutting into that governmental dominance – and their encroachment is opening up vistas of opportunity for risk-tolerant investors. Some estimates put the eventual value – say, by the 2030s – of the private space industry at $1 trillion or more. Potential sectors that investors should watch are space tourism, satellite launchin  ( 49 min )

Het aantal ondernemers van 65 jaar en ouder dat zich heeft ingeschreven bij de Kamer van Koophandel (KVK) is in de afgelopen vijf jaar met ruim 40 procent toegenomen. Volgens KVK-adviseur Angèle Magré voelt een deel van de 65-plussers zich nog veel te jong om te stoppen met werken.  ( 3 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Activist investor Ryan Cohen has taken a stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and is advocating that the Chinese e-commerce company increase repurchases of its own shares.Most Read from BloombergEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyCohen, who enjoyed a wide following among meme stock investors and helpe  ( 46 min )

Cohen first contacted the Chinese e-commerce giant’s board in August to say he saw the company’s shares as undervalued.  ( 24 min )

Time to boost your financial knowledge.  ( 46 min )

The world’s biggest car maker is ramping up production after three years of disruption, adding to hopes of cheaper cars and shorter waiting times for drivers.  ( 47 min )

Futures inched down, suggesting a recent rally could pause this week.  ( 27 min )

The market is closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Then, earnings from Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, United Airlines, Netflix, and Procter & Gamble.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Commodities have the strongest outlook of any asset class in 2023, with a perfect macroeconomic environment and critically low inventories for almost every key raw material, according to the head of commodities research at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Most Read from BloombergEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked t  ( 47 min )

The stock market ignored news that the U.S. would hit its limit this month. It shouldn’t.  ( 23 min )

Some job postings that have surfaced amid California’s push for pay transparency feature broad compensation ranges. Its transparency law went into effect this month.  ( 47 min )

There is sweeping optimism that Beijing's crackdown on the technology sector that has also hit Tencent and JD.com, is thawing as companies address issues such as market dominance and data sharing.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Canadian home prices fell by the most on record in 2022, as rapidly rising interest rates forced a market adjustment that may have further to go. Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingCar Lease Ending Soon? Might Be Time to BuyThe country’s benchmark home price fell 1.6%  ( 48 min )

Tesla is cutting prices so Wall Street is worried that profit margins will be decimated in 2023. Things might turn out better than feared, though.  ( 23 min )

Don’t just consume food, invest in it.  ( 47 min )

Analysts think that Wall Street is too pessimistic on beaten-up names such as Amazon, and that expanding breadth in a global rally will lift big tech stocks.  ( 22 min )

You don’t have to take required minimum distributions from your Roth IRA during your lifetime, but your heirs eventually may have to.  ( 20 min )

With the stock and the semiconductor sector out of favor, here's why these shares are a compelling buy.  ( 13 min )

One in two U.S. parents to adult kids are still helping them pay their bills - so when is it ok to take a step back?  ( 48 min )

Wood's flagship Ark Innovation ETF has shed 55% during the past year and 77% from its February 2021 peak.  ( 12 min )

You earned that money, might as well hold onto it.  ( 47 min )

A recent study done across several different age groups throughout the country revealed a troubling finding about financial literacy among Americans. The study, which surveyed a total of 3,389 adults, showed that the average adult loses about $1,389.06 annually due to … Continue reading → The post This Mistake Is Costing You $1,400: But You Can Fix It appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

eveNearly half of all Americans depend on secondary work to get by. This is largely hidden from BLS and Census bureau data. According to the Census, 7.8% of Americans work more than one job. Having multiple streams of income is rapidly becoming … Continue reading → The post How to Create Multiple Streams of Income appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 51 min )

If you want to be rich, many financial experts will suggest you invest. You can become rich in other ways than investing, of course, such as inventing something useful or starting a business. But the genius behind investing is that … Continue reading → The post How to Get Rich Through Investing appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

The phrase quadruple witching brings to mind stories that begin, "It was a dark and stormy night…" or folkloric visions of witches flying chaotically on broomsticks across the brightness of a moon. In the context of investing, quadruple witching also … Continue reading → The post When Is Quadruple Witching Day? Should You Invest? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

If someone close to you has died, the last thing you may want to talk about is money. However, in order to honor their final wishes, you'll need to follow their will (if they left one) or potentially go to … Continue reading → The post How to Deposit a Large Cash Inheritance appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

When people hear that a child has a trust fund, they often assume that the child is incredibly rich. That isn’t always the case. There are many reasons why parents and guardians would want to create a trust fund, even … Continue reading → The post How to Create a Trust for a Child appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

The age that retirees must start taking required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b) plans, is 73 this year.  ( 48 min )

At least eight universities have partnered with online sports betting companies, says The New York Times.  ( 48 min )

There is sweeping optimism that Beijing's crackdown on the technology sector that has also hit Tencent and JD.com, is thawing as companies address issues such as market dominance and data sharing.  ( 23 min )

During a recession, investors need to act cautiously but remain vigilant in monitoring the market landscape for opportunities.  ( 18 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Norway’s windfall natural gas revenue drove the nation’s exports to a record last year in a boon for its $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund.Most Read from BloombergEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsChief Executives, Economists Brace for Recession as Davos BeginsPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyThe Nordic country, western Europe’s  ( 47 min )

Top of mind for me this week is Tesla. The company's decision to slash prices has angered recent buyers (one only need to turn to Twitter to view the ire), shareholders are becoming more vocal about the lagging stock price (it fell more than 64% in the past year) and its facing mounting regulatory pressure over Autopilot and its so-called FSD software beta product that promises full self-driving. To be clear, Tesla vehicles are not self driving.  ( 50 min )

Or is it just hot air?  ( 48 min )

Global stocks and U.S. stock-index futures drifted on Monday as investors remain optimistic that inflation is cooling.  ( 22 min )

The ride-hailing company said Monday it had received regulatory approval to resume user registrations immediately.  ( 23 min )

Chevrolet is offering to buy back certain 2022-23 Malibu vehicles that have a defect that hampers their safety features.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingCar Lease Ending Soon? Might Be Time to BuyEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapThe chief executive officer of the Qatar Investment Authority says the sovereign wealth fund supports Elon Musk’s vision for Twitter Inc., despite the turmoil that’s accompanied the US billio  ( 47 min )

Bitcoin and Ether gained in Monday afternoon trading in Asia, along with all other top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- India bought a record amount of Russian oil last month, with the country importing a whopping 33 times more than a year earlier. Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingHuge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That Powers the WorldThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianThe world’s third-biggest crude importer pu  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Global investors are snapping up Chinese blue chips from large consumer staples to financial firms again as the nation’s stocks rally on optimism about a reopening from Covid curbs. Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianHuge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That Powers  ( 47 min )

Crypto markets regained the $1 trillion capitalization mark for the first time since November.  ( 45 min )

A Roth 401(k), unlike a traditional 401(k), allows for tax-free withdrawals in retirement.  ( 15 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The dollar declined while stocks traded mixed as investors weighed expectations for easing inflation that have fueled January’s rally in riskier assets.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianHuge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That Powers the WorldThe greenback fell a  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Electric-vehicle makers are hoping that an imminent wave of lithium supply will bring relief for their expansion plans after a two-year squeeze, but the battery metal’s die-hard bulls warn of more pain to come if producers fail to deliver.Most Read from BloombergEuropean Stocks Rise as US Futures Signal Caution: Markets WrapPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataItaly’s Most-Wanted Mafia Boss Arrested After 30 YearsThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyAt  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The inflation fight in Europe will drag for so long that it will tarnish the appeal of the region’s debt this year, a survey of investors shows.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianHuge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That Powers the WorldThe European Central Bank’s  ( 49 min )

De verkoop van nieuwbouwwoningen is in het derde kwartaal van vorig jaar met ruim een derde gedaald. Dat is de grootste daling sinds de start van de meting in 2015, blijkt dinsdag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS, het Kadaster en het Europese statistiekbureau Eurostat.  ( 3 min )

Van premier Mark Rutte en de Duitse bondskanselier Olaf Schulz tot megasterren als acteur Idris Elba. Veel grote namen zijn deze week in het Zwitserse Davos voor het jaarlijkse World Economic Forum (WEF). Maar de organisatie lijkt zelf weinig macht te hebben, dus waarom eigenlijk? NU.nl legt het uit.  ( 4 min )

Wie een lening wil afsluiten om bijvoorbeeld een auto te kopen, moet daar steeds meer rente over betalen. Zo steeg de laagste rente voor een lening van 50.000 euro van 4,8 procent begin december naar 5,4 procent nu, meldt vergelijkingssite Geld.nl maandag.  ( 3 min )

Goed nieuws deze week: de gasprijs is nog een stuk verder gedaald. Maar wat betekent dat voor onze tarieven en wanneer zien we dat terug op onze energierekening? Vier vragen en antwoorden.  ( 6 min )

De koers van de bitcoin is in zeven dagen tijd met meer dan 20 procent gestegen. Voor een exemplaar van de grootste digitale munt moest je maandagochtend 20.847 dollar (19.244 euro) betalen. Een week eerder was de munt nog ongeveer 17.000 dollar waard.  ( 3 min )

Als het aan toezichthouder ACM ligt, mogen huizenbezitters met zonnepanelen geen gebruik meer maken van de salderingsregeling. Als je zonne-energie teruglevert aan het net, kun je dat nu nog wegstrepen tegen energie die je afneemt. Maar dat zorgt volgens de ACM voor extra kosten bij degenen zonder panelen.  ( 4 min )

Als het aan toezichthouder ACM ligt, mogen huizenbezitters met zonnepanelen geen gebruik meer maken van de salderingsregeling. Als je zonne-energie teruglevert aan het net, kun je dat nu nog wegstrepen tegen energie die je afneemt. Maar dat zorgt volgens de ACM voor extra kosten bij degenen zonder panelen.  ( 4 min )

Er is voor bijna 14 miljoen euro subsidie aangevraagd in de eerste week van de nieuwe subsidieronde voor de aanschaf van een elektrische auto. Dat laat de Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) maandag aan NU.nl weten. Het geld kan gebruikt worden voor de aanschaf of privélease van een nieuwe of gebruikte elektrische auto.  ( 3 min )

Rusland heeft de inkomsten uit olie en gas vorig jaar met bijna 30 procent zien stijgen tot 2,5 biljoen roebel (33,9 miljard euro).  ( 3 min )

De prijs voor 1 megawattuur gas dook maandagochtend voor korte tijd onder de 60 euro. Voor het eerst sinds december 2021 was de gasprijs zo laag.  ( 3 min )

Een aantal alternatieve apps voor Twitter, waaronder Tweetbot en Twitterrific, hebben geen toegang meer tot het sociale netwerk. Elon Musk heeft de toegang zonder aankondiging laten blokkeren.  ( 3 min )

Maaltijdbezorger Just Eat Takeaway gaat boodschappen bezorgen voor de Britse supermarktketen Sainsbury's. De Britse dochter Just Eat gaat die bezorgingen uitvoeren.  ( 3 min )

De krapte op de arbeidsmarkt is nog steeds ongekend, maar toch zijn er ondernemers die creatief zijn en hun werknemers behouden. "Het is heel belangrijk om het zittend personeel niet te vergeten. Zij zijn een bron van kennis en moeten gemotiveerd blijven", zegt Carina Schott, bestuurskundige en organisatiewetenschapper aan de Universiteit Utrecht.  ( 5 min )

Federal employees and military personnel can choose to save for retirement through a Roth TSP or a Roth IRA. Here's how they differ.  ( 26 min )

A carryover basis is a method for determining the tax basis of an asset when it is transferred from one individual to another.  ( 14 min )

Interactive Brokers is expected to have benefited from Fed rate increases and rapid account growth. The company reports results for Q4 2022 after markets close Tuesday.  ( 11 min )

Behavioral Economics is the study of psychology as it relates to the economic decision-making processes of individuals and institutions.  ( 21 min )

Operational risk summarizes the chances a company faces in the course of conducting its daily business activities, procedures, and systems.  ( 21 min )

This week’s cryptocurrencies to watch are Aptos (APT), STEPN (GMT), Gala (GALA), Curve DAO (CRV), Flow (FLOW), and Shiba Inu (SHIB).  ( 13 min )

You don’t have to take required minimum distributions from your Roth IRA during your lifetime, but your heirs eventually may have to.  ( 20 min )

If you fail to take the required minimum distribution (RMD) from your retirement account, then you need to take these steps to avoid a 25% penalty.  ( 17 min )

A semi-secured credit card can often be ideal for people who are a higher credit risk. Learn how it offers a credit line, but it also requires a deposit.  ( 16 min )

During a recession, investors need to act cautiously but remain vigilant in monitoring the market landscape for opportunities.  ( 18 min )

A gift inter vivos, which is Latin for between the living, is a gift or transfer of property that is made during the life of the grantor.  ( 14 min )

A Roth 401(k), unlike a traditional 401(k), allows for tax-free withdrawals in retirement.  ( 15 min )

Here's what to do if you have company stock in a 401(k) and you're leaving your job. It's not what you might think.  ( 22 min )

Whether the Roth 401(k) or the Roth IRA is a better choice depends on age, income, and if you would like to use your savings before retirement.  ( 20 min )

You may be surprised to learn that you owe taxes on these items.  ( 17 min )

A social entrepreneur is a person who pursues an innovative idea with the potential to solve a community problem.  ( 19 min )

Kraken, a popular bitcoin change, launched cryptocurrency trading operations 2013.  ( 15 min )

The differences between Roth IRAs and traditional IRAs lie in the timing of their tax breaks, eligibility standards, and the access they offer.  ( 21 min )

Nikola is a startup company that has yet to generate a profit but has big plans to sell hydrogen-electric trucks and build hydrogen fueling stations.  ( 18 min )

Learn about the costs of franchising a Subway restaurant and all that goes along with becoming an entrepreneur in the restaurant industry.  ( 14 min )

TradeStation and Interactive Brokers focus their tools and cost structures on very frequent traders. If you are an active trader, which is right for you?  ( 21 min )

As if figuring out what to take in school isn't hard enough, you also have to find a way to pay for it.  ( 14 min )

Acorns is a platform allowing members to invest spare change and use banking services for a low fee. It makes money primarily through subscription fees.  ( 13 min )

Co-founder Elon Musk, J.B. Straubel, and Jason Wheeler are three key management executives, directing the development of Tesla Motors Inc in the automotive industry.  ( 13 min )

Here is a step-by-step guide for converting a nondeductible IRA to a Roth IRA and calculating how much you will have to pay in taxes.  ( 16 min )

The modern corporation has its origins in the joint-stock company, but a joint-stock company did not limit shareholder liability for debt.  ( 18 min )

Once you’ve maxed out the thrift savings plan (TSP) matching contributions, you may want to consider the benefits of a Roth individual retirement account.  ( 18 min )

Debt consolidation is combining several loans into one new loan, often with a lower interest rate. Learn how debt consolidation can lower your costs.  ( 19 min )

There is a variety of options to consider when rolling over your 401(k) account to be sure you preserve tax benefits and avoid penalties.  ( 22 min )

The benefits of rolling over your 401(k) into an IRA when you change jobs can include more investment choices, lower fees, and greater control over your money.  ( 21 min )

A premature distribution is taken from an IRA, qualified plan, or tax-deferred annuity paid to a beneficiary under age 59½.  ( 15 min )

Nikola is a startup company that has yet to generate a profit but has big plans to sell hydrogen-electric trucks and build hydrogen fueling stations.  ( 18 min )

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Following his sudden departure from FTX US in September, Brett Harrison describes prolonged tension with Sam Bankman-Fried.  ( 48 min )

The market is closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Then, earnings from Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, United Airlines, Netflix, and Procter & Gamble.  ( 23 min )

Anyone can make money when the market is rising. But when the market gets choppy, investors who succeed and thrive are those who have a long-term plan that works.  ( 50 min )

The U.S. debt ceiling showdown, earnings from Netflix and Goldman Sachs, as well as meetings in Davos, will give investors plenty to digest this week.  ( 48 min )

Hoping to maximize recoverable value, the exchange also got approval to unload its subsidiaries and regional arms.  ( 45 min )

Brett Harrison, former head of FTX US, said he wasn’t aware of and didn't participate in the “criminal scheme” involving the company.  ( 25 min )

Here is a step-by-step guide for converting a nondeductible IRA to a Roth IRA and calculating how much you will have to pay in taxes.  ( 16 min )

Stocks rallied again, with the S&P 500 climbing 2.7% last week. The index is now up 11.8% from its October 12 closing low of 3,577.03 and down 16.6% from its January 3, 2022 closing high of 4,796.56.  ( 54 min )

Cryptocurrency was linked to disgraced crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried.  ( 10 min )

Goldman Sachs once again cuts its home price outlook. Here are the regional numbers.  ( 47 min )

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Silvergate got propped up by the Federal Home Loan Bank system created in 1932.  ( 48 min )

These recently downgraded names are displaying both quantitative and technical deterioration.  ( 12 min )

The global business elite will gather in the mountains of Davos, Switzerland this week for the World Economic Forum. Meanwhile, U.S. investors will digest the latest retail sales data and a big wave of corporate earnings results.  ( 50 min )

The global business elite will gather in the mountains of Davos, Switzerland this week for the World Economic Forum. Meanwhile, U.S. investors will digest the latest retail sales data and a big wave of corporate earnings results.  ( 50 min )

Among this past week's most significant analyst rating changes, Alibaba was stamped with Conviction Buy at Goldman and CarMax was cut at JPMorgan. Here are all of this past week's most significant analyst rating changes, and insights behind the moves, all covered first on InvestingPro. Sign up for comprehensive, rapid-fire coverage of market-moving analyst-rating shifts.  ( 48 min )

Inflation is still high, meaning workers have every reason — and every opportunity — to act now.  ( 48 min )

Savings and money market accounts hit record-high interest rates in 2022. Here’s why savers should be excited about 2023.  ( 48 min )

Social Security Disability pays you the amount you'd receive at your full retirement age. If you're between age 62 and 67, you may find yourself running low on cash while waiting for a favorable disability decision. Taking Social Security retirement … Continue reading → The post Retiring at 62 to 67 While Waiting for Disability: A Guide appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

When someone close to you dies, it can be hard to think about finances but there are several potential financial events that can come at you quickly. One consideration you may want to think about is life insurance. If you're … Continue reading → The post What Is a Death Benefit? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

The era of easy money is coming to a close and value investing may be due for a comeback. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its plan to cool off red hot inflation by curtailing monthly bond purchases by March … Continue reading → The post Why It May Be Time to Turn to Value Investing appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

I'm retired and living on Social Security and food stamps. I have all my money in two conservative retirement accounts. I cannot contribute any money to them. I plan on taking distributions in five years. What's the best course of … Continue reading → The post Ask An Advisor: I Live on Social Security and Food Stamps. Can I Protect My Investments in a Down Market? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Old age and a fixed income does not preclude you from getting a home loan. You may not qualify for a larger mortgage that requires more earned income, you can still get a home loan with Social Security alone. However, … Continue reading → The post Getting a Mortgage With Only Social Security Income appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

The year 2023 brings changes to the rules, limits and options on all kinds of federal programs and Medicare is no exception. Roughly 65 million senior citizens who rely on Medicare for health coverage will pay less for several things, … Continue reading → The post 6 Medicare Changes in 2023, Including Free Shingles Vaccines and Negotiable Prescription Prices appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Sin is in.  ( 47 min )

The prices of the most popular cryptocurrency have been on an upward slope for several days now.  ( 13 min )

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being utilized in multiple applications. From image recognition to healthcare, e-commerce to advertising to credit scoring and many other industries - all are making use of AI’s human-like capabilities. And with computing power continuously improving, it is set to get more prevalent over time. One recent example of its impact is ChatGPT – the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI and launched last November. The tool has quickly caught the public’s imagination wit  ( 48 min )

Many Americans compromise their own long-term financial security to care for loved ones.  ( 50 min )

Is it time for a new approach or was 2022 just a very bad year?  ( 24 min )

Managers say opportunities remain despite an uncertain economic outlook.  ( 24 min )

Executives say farming programs designed to capture carbon dioxide in fields offer long-term benefits including healthier soil, and they provide extra cash.  ( 25 min )

Competitors, regulators and an economic slowdown have started to make a meaningful dent in the fortunes of the largest tech companies.  ( 26 min )

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It’s mid-January now, and 2023 is into full swing. The holidays are behind us, and the future ahead of us has yet to be written – and what better time than now to start setting up a stock portfolio to carry into that future. The key to success remains the same as always, finding the right stocks that are primed for gains and solid returns. Recognizing them is the trick. That’s where the Smart Score comes in. Based on TipRanks’ advanced AI algorithms, the Smart Score collects data on all of Wall  ( 49 min )

Shanghai, the financial and commercial hub of China, has pledged to roll out more relief measures to support ailing small businesses hit hard by past pandemic curbs, as the metropolis pursues a consumption-led economic recovery this year. That commitment was made on Sunday by Mayor Gong Zheng, who said economic sweeteners like tax cuts and government subsidies are in the works in line with the city's goal this year to achieve a gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 5.5 per cent. "Local com  ( 48 min )

When Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited the city state's fintech festival in November, he assuredly got with the programme and bought his coffee online from popular local chain Huggs by using the Alipay+ QR code. That order appeared to signify, in a nutshell, how Singapore has embraced digital transactions and the businesses that support them, as the country successfully emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic and all the disruptions it had caused. "Covid-19 definitely was a cataly  ( 50 min )

The passage of Secure 2.0 means retirees get an extra year before they need to start taking required minimum distributions. But waiting isn't always a good idea.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianPlane Crashes in Nepal With 72 People on Board; Survivors Found‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceAn unprecedented chunk of the global diesel market, the workhorse fuel of the global economy, is just weeks away from being subject to aggressive san  ( 51 min )

There is a variety of options to consider when rolling over your 401(k) account to be sure you preserve tax benefits and avoid penalties.  ( 22 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 5 min )

The Seattle-based retailer has launched a search for a successor to Teri Bariquit and will consider internal and external candidates.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Anthony Scaramucci said he is investing in a company set up by Brett Harrison, the former president of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX US.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s Subramanian‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceChina Reports Almost 60,000 Covid-Related Deaths in a MonthScaramucci  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese tech stocks are suddenly back in Wall Street’s favor, but that doesn’t mean investors and analysts expect the sector to regain its former glory any time soon — if ever.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary Data‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault  ( 47 min )

The benefits of rolling over your 401(k) into an IRA when you change jobs can include more investment choices, lower fees, and greater control over your money.  ( 21 min )

Nederland krijgt steeds minder café-eigenaren. Dit komt onder meer door hogere kosten, de lockdowns en doordat cafés worden omgebouwd tot bijvoorbeeld een lunchroom of koffiezaak.  ( 4 min )

Elke dag naar de super om de hoek of één keer per week alle koopjes af? Met de huidige kostencrisis zijn we kritischer op onze uitgaven, ook in de supermarkt. In de rubriek Het Bonnetje spreken we elke week met een Nederlander over zijn supermarktstrategie in tijden van inflatie.  ( 6 min )

Nederland krijgt steeds minder café-eigenaren. Dit komt onder meer door hogere kosten, de lockdowns en doordat cafés worden omgebouwd tot bijvoorbeeld een lunchroom of koffiezaak.  ( 4 min )

Nederland krijgt steeds minder café-eigenaren. Dit komt onder meer door hogere kosten, de lockdowns en doordat cafés worden omgebouwd tot bijvoorbeeld een lunchroom of koffiezaak.  ( 4 min )

Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are the amounts you must take from tax-deferred retirement accounts. Here’s how to avoid costly errors.  ( 17 min )

Coca-Cola's astronomical ad spending is a smart move to stay ahead of its competitors and gain more market share.  ( 15 min )

A Roth IRA and 401(k) are both great tax-saving vehicles for retirement dollars, but check out the differences before you pick one over the other.  ( 21 min )

Neoclassical economics links supply and demand to the individual consumer's perception of a product's value rather than the cost of its production.  ( 18 min )

If you are employed in the public sector or work for a non-profit, you may have access to one or both of these retirement savings plans.  ( 21 min )

Predictive modeling uses known results to create, process, and validate a model that can be used to forecast future outcomes.  ( 15 min )

The eToro and Webull investing platforms have grown in popularity in recent years; however, Webull offers more sophisticated trading features.  ( 17 min )

There were 21 tax changes linked to the passage of the ACA in 2010. Three key taxes were repealed in 2019. Find out what the ACA tax situation is today.  ( 21 min )

Cryptocurrency is considered an alternative investment and under certain conditions can be placed into a retirement account. Learn how it works.  ( 16 min )

Morgan Stanley's fourth-quarter results will likely show substantial downturns in asset management and investment banking revenues.  ( 12 min )

The 401(k) plan has become the most popular retirement option for U.S. workers. Here's why—and how they work.  ( 21 min )

Roth 401(k) and 403(b) plans can beat traditional plans over the long term by providing tax savings at retirement.  ( 16 min )

Learn about the definition of a qualified retirement plan and some of the features and benefits of individual retirement accounts (IRAs).  ( 16 min )

A capital asset is an asset with a useful life longer than a year that is not intended for sale in the regular course of the business's operation.  ( 20 min )

Explore the investment options available to and restrictions on account holders who choose a self-directed IRA as their retirement account.  ( 14 min )

Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are the amounts you must take from tax-deferred retirement accounts. Here’s how to avoid costly errors.  ( 17 min )

Visual Capitalist compiled an infographic on electricity generation per source in the states and provinces of the U.S. and Canada  ( 47 min )

A Roth IRA and 401(k) are both great tax-saving vehicles for retirement dollars, but check out the differences before you pick one over the other.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Editor’s Note: Welcome to Credit Weekly, where Bloomberg’s global team of reporters will catch you up on the hottest stories of the past week while also offering you a peek into what to expect in credit markets for the days ahead.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianHug  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The emerging consensus that the Federal Reserve will raise rates only one or two more times has ushered in a new set of dilemmas for bond investors, who now must decide which parts of the market will fare best under the circumstances.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary Data‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Ca  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Union Pacific Corp. and poultry producer Foster Farms said enough corn shipments have been made to replenish feed stocks after delayed trains in recent months caused inventories to drop to critical levels. Millions of chickens at Foster Farms facilities were at risk of going unfed because of the rail delays.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s  ( 47 min )

If you are employed in the public sector or work for a non-profit, you may have access to one or both of these retirement savings plans.  ( 21 min )

The cable and internet giant's Xfinity brand has a deal that looks a lot like it's upstart rival but you need to look closer.  ( 11 min )

Several large corporations have apparently paused their Twitter accounts following Elon Musk's takeover of the social media platform.  ( 14 min )

In your 30s, responsibilities pick up. You’re likely to buy your first home and grow your family. Marriage, a mortgage and little mouths to feed can drain your earnings. Here are some tips on how to save as the costs add up.  ( 50 min )

Caterpillar stock heads for fourth straight record close after BofA's Feniger becomes the top Wall Street bull after rating upgrade.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- With job cuts mounting across tech, finance and other industries, why wait to get fired when you can skip directly to being hired?Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataAt Least 68 Dead as Nepal Plane Crashes Seconds Before LandingThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianThe Apartment Market Is About to Get UglyHuge Sanctions Are Looming for the Fuel That Powers the WorldThe move, called “career cushioning,” invo  ( 48 min )

Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 24 min )

Earlier this year, in May, claims were made that Microsoft Corp co-founder Bill Gates owned the majority of America’s farmland. While that is false, with the billionaire amassing nearly 270,000 acres of farmland across the country, compared to 900 million total farm acres, a different billionaire privately owns 2.2 million acres, making him the largest landowner in the U.S. John Malone, the former CEO of Tele-Communications Inc., which AT&T Inc. purchased for more than $50 billion in 1999, has a  ( 46 min )

The world leader in electric vehicles has just chosen between its margins and sales volumes.  ( 16 min )

Cook will receive $49 million in 2023, a bit less than half his compensation from the previous year.  ( 12 min )

Last year made homeownership even harder for young adults, who already struggled with first-time home buying. What Happened: Millennials are no longer the largest demographic of homebuyers, as they were in 2020 and 2021, according to the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) 2022 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers study. Instead, buyers between the ages of 55 and 74, who have made up 44% of all house purchases so far this year, are in the lead. If you’re in the market looking for a home, new c  ( 46 min )

The average interest rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen by three-quarters of a percentage point since mid-November.  ( 48 min )

A federal judge has denied Elon Musk’s request to move his upcoming trial against a group of Tesla shareholders to Texas. Musk's legal team had argued he wouldn't get a fair trial due to a biased jury pool.  ( 46 min )

Tesla has become the world leader in electric vehicles. But 14 years ago, the automaker was desperate.  ( 13 min )

The IRS hasn't made its intentions clear, but it has an attorney assigned to the case—and tax experts say there’s good reason for that.  ( 47 min )

The disgraced former crypto king continues to tell a version of events that ignores regulators' allegations against him.  ( 11 min )

With pandemic-era changes gone, many taxpayers might see smaller refunds, especially lower-income families.  ( 49 min )

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has spiked above the the $21,000 mark on Saturday.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The S&P 500 is technically still mired in a bear market, but a closer look below the surface shows that most of its stocks are in the midst of a big rally.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary Data‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By JudgeThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceWhile the benc  ( 47 min )

IPO Edge hosted a fireside chat at the 2023 ICR Conference with Falcon’s Beyond CFO, Jo Merrill and Executive Chairman of the Board, Scott Demerau. The in-person interview featured was joined by IPO […]  ( 46 min )

In TRUST they trust.  ( 47 min )

IPO Edge hosted a fireside chat at the 2023 ICR Conference with Sharon John, President & CEO and Voin Todorovic, CFO of Build-A-Bear. The in-person interview was joined by IPO Edge Editor-in-Chief John […]  ( 46 min )

Stocks were down big in 2022—and market watchers expect more of the same in 2023, at least at the start. Here’s how investors should invest to thrive in 2023, according to market analysts.  ( 49 min )

With the U.S. on track to hit the debt ceiling limit next week, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns 'extraordinary measures' will be taken to navigate the crisis.  ( 47 min )

The New York congressman, under scrutiny for his finances and lies about his past, was paid by the Florida-based company, now in receivership after it was sued by the regulator.  ( 26 min )

One of the longstanding American dreams is to become a millionaire, even if that doesn't mean what it used to, but how do you go about it? The median lifetime earnings for all workers is $1.7 million, according to research … Continue reading → The post How to Become a Millionaire appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

There's a huge cost-of-living increase coming to Social Security recipients this year – the largest adjustment since 1981, thanks to pandemic-prompted inflation. But that's not the only change coming. Other dollar limits on Social Security payroll taxes, taxes on benefits, … Continue reading → The post You Need to Know About These Major Social Security Changes in 2023 appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Investing is frequently filled with complicated jargon that can make it difficult to understand how your investments are actually performing. The Capital Gains Yield is one of these terms. While most brokerages calculate this number for you on all of … Continue reading → The post What Is Capital Gains Yield appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

As 2023 begins, advisors are looking ahead to the policy and tax changes impacting their high-net-worth clients. Those include changes stemming from the passage of Secure 2.0 Act. Read on for the 2023 policy and tax changes that advisors expect … Continue reading → The post Policy and Tax Changes Impacting High-Net-Worth Clients in 2023 appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Many retirees plan to earn extra income to supplement their retirement spending. But how much can a retired person earn without paying taxes? The answer to this question varies based on your situation. Understanding the tax rules surrounding retiree income can … Continue reading → The post How Much Can a Retired Person Earn Without Paying Taxes? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Just as investors are celebrating the prospect of peak inflation and potential for a soft landing, this earnings season is likely to show there’s still plenty that should keep them up at night.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary Data‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By JudgeThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpYellen Says US to Take Extraordinar  ( 49 min )

Delta’s fourth-quarter results beat analysts’ top and bottom line estimates, but its stock fell 4.4% premarket on weak guidance  ( 24 min )

There's still a lot to like about Amazon stock, even though the company's coming off a hard year, JMP Securities Equity Research Analyst Nick Jones recently told Yahoo Finance Live.  ( 48 min )

These companies have achieved such long dividend growth streaks thanks to a meaningful business moat and resilience to recessions.  ( 23 min )

And how you can turn their financial success into your own.  ( 48 min )

Big banks including JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Bank of America all reported quarterly results on Friday. These firms collectively sent a clear message to investors — we are preparing for a downturn.  ( 49 min )

Ramsey’s not mad at Gen Z, he’s just disappointed.  ( 48 min )

Plug Power hopes to be profitable for the first time in its 25-year history on the back of a new law.  ( 25 min )

Two Chinese state airlines announced on Friday they would delist from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), adding to a list of state-owned companies withdrawing from US capital markets amid tightened scrutiny by Washington. China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines said they would voluntarily delist and deregister their American depositary receipts (ADRs) and underlying H shares under the United States Securities Exchange Act, according to separate filings to the Hong Kong stock exchange  ( 48 min )

The utility said it will boost its quarterly disbursement to 24 cents a share from 22.5 cents.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s Subramanian‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceChina Reports Almost 60,000 Covid-Related Deaths in a MonthAfter years of playing second fiddle to the US, European assets are now charging ahead and leaving Wall Street in the dust.Euro-area equity markets are u  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThis Isn’t Your Mom and Dad’s Recession, Says BofA’s SubramanianPlane Crashes in Nepal With 72 People on Board; Survivors Found‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersTwitter Workers Forced to Drop Group Lawsuit Over SeveranceNatural gas markets could whipsaw for the next several years because there’s still too little supply to meet rising demand, according to the energy m  ( 47 min )

From M&A to partnerships, expect a lot of healthcare action in 2023.  ( 23 min )

MYGAs and fixed index annuities are worth considering with interest rates on the rise. Advice on how to make them work for you.  ( 22 min )

Recent shortages and fears of China’s ambitions to dominate the industry have led to a frenetic effort to rev up U.S. production. But securing the supply of semiconductors will be complicated.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin surged over $21,000 on Saturday amid optimism that it may have bottomed and inflation may have peaked.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By Judge‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersYellen Says US to Take Extraordinary Steps to Avert a DefaultThe largest cryptocurrency rose as much as 7.5% to $21,29  ( 45 min )

Falling prices could hurt profit margins, especially if wages continue to hold up.  ( 23 min )

Martin Marietta can weather both inflationary and deflationary environments, and despite the weakening economy, its outlook for growth is improving.  ( 22 min )

When investors end up positioned the same way in the same sectors and stocks, it’s a recipe for volatility and disappointment as conditions change.  ( 23 min )

At the Barron's 2023 Roundtable, 10 panelists engaged in a wide-ranging macro discussion about the economy, financial markets, and more. Plus, 9 stock picks.  ( 113 min )

The activist investor gets a lot of things right about what’s wrong with Disney, though the biggest problem—Disney+—may require not just cutting costs but a longer-term change throughout the streaming industry. And that will take time.  ( 23 min )

Cryptocurrency is considered an alternative investment and under certain conditions can be placed into a retirement account. Learn how it works.  ( 16 min )

The stock market ignored news that the U.S. would hit its limit this month. It shouldn’t.  ( 23 min )

The retailer saw its stock surge this week, despite a dire earnings report and a filing that says it’s considering entering bankruptcy. Institutions and analysts have fled, putting Reddit’s WallStreetBets at the center of the action.  ( 23 min )

Endava provides specialized tech workers to fintech and other companies—and stands to grow even in a recession. Its stock appears underpriced.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- From Beijing’s accelerating pivot away from Covid Zero to the deep distrust of President Xi Jinping among American investors, here’s my roundup of this week’s key developments in China markets. Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By Judge‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersYellen Says US to Take Extraordina  ( 49 min )

The 401(k) plan has become the most popular retirement option for U.S. workers. Here's why—and how they work.  ( 21 min )

Last night, at an industry event hosted in San Francisco by this editor, venture capitalist Alfred Lin of Sequoia Capital sat down for a one-on-one conversation about the evolution of his storied investment firm, which has enjoyed a largely unblemished record of stunning success -- a record since marred by its roughly $200 million investment in the crypto currency exchange FTX. The investment, once a source of pride for the firm, has tarnished not only Sequoia but also Lin, who led the deal on behalf of Sequoia and who was also the firm's point of contact with CEO Sam Bankman-Fried for a year and a half.  ( 47 min )

Explore the investment options available to and restrictions on account holders who choose a self-directed IRA as their retirement account.  ( 14 min )

Bij veel ouders staat het op het lijstje bij de geboorte: een spaarrekening openen voor je kind. Bijna elke bank heeft een speciale kinderspaarrekening. Ze zijn vaak gratis en hebben meestal een ietsje hogere rente dan reguliere rekeningen. Hoe werkt dat precies?  ( 7 min )

Voor een nieuwe smartphone kun je dik duizend euro betalen, maar voor een paar honderd euro heb je ook een uitstekend exemplaar. We zetten de beste middenklassers van het moment op een rij.  ( 6 min )

Vanaf zondag is Kroatië officieel het twintigste land waar uitsluitend kan worden betaald met de euro. Hoewel de munt Kroatië verder zou moeten helpen, zien inwoners van het land de prijzen plotseling stijgen na de invoering van de Europese eenheidsmunt. Wat is er aan de hand?  ( 5 min )

Morgan Stanley's fourth-quarter results will likely show substantial downturns in asset management and investment banking revenues.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock indexes advanced on Jan. 13, heading into the long weekend on a high note with strong bank earnings reinforcing positive signals on inflation.  ( 1 min )

An individual retirement annuity is an investment vehicle—similar to an individual retirement account—that is offered by insurance companies.  ( 17 min )

U.S. stock indexes advanced on Jan. 13, heading into the long weekend on a high note with strong bank earnings reinforcing positive signals on inflation.  ( 10 min )

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress that the U.S. will reach its debt limit on January 19, at which point the Treasury will need to take 'extraordinary measures' to avert default.  ( 10 min )

Phase out refers to the gradual reduction of a tax credit a taxpayer is eligible to utilize as their income approaches relevant qualifying limits.  ( 13 min )

Understand if a person needs to file a tax return every year. Learn the benefits of filing a yearly income tax return even if your income is low.  ( 15 min )

Consumer lending losses and downturns in mergers and stock offerings likely lowered Goldman profits in Q4.  ( 14 min )

Marginal utility is the additional satisfaction a consumer gets from having one more unit of a good or service.  ( 20 min )

Qualified and ordinary dividends are taxed differently and reported in separate boxes on Internal Revenue Service Form 1099-DIV.  ( 14 min )

The crowding out effect is an economic theory arguing that rising public sector spending drives down or even eliminates private sector spending.  ( 17 min )

Student loan debt isn't being shouldered equally by all age groups, with millennials and Gen X borrowers having particularly high balances in 2021.  ( 23 min )

A solvency ratio is a key metric used to measure an enterprise’s ability to meet its debt and other obligations.  ( 21 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have plunged almost two-thirds of a point in the past week, with the current average setting a four-month low.  ( 11 min )

Apple CEO Tim Cook will receive a 40% cut to his target compensation in 2023 following the company’s latest shareholder vote.  ( 11 min )

If the 401(k) plan you have at work isn't as good as you think it should be, here is how to make a persuasive case for improving it.  ( 17 min )

The airline is predicted to report a third straight quarter of profitability and revenue climbing by almost half when it reports results after markets close on Jan. 17.  ( 12 min )

Generation-skipping transfer tax is a federal tax on a transfer of property by gift or inheritance to a beneficiary that meets certain requirements.  ( 16 min )

You can invest your emergency fund money, but you'll want to ensure you can access it easily so that you can use it for unexpected expenses. Learn about your options.  ( 17 min )

Prices on low- and high-end Tesla vehicles have dropped by up to $21,000 in the U.S. and Europe alongside recent price cuts in China.  ( 11 min )

The child and dependent care credit helps you pay for childcare expenses and the care of other qualifying individuals while you work or look for work.  ( 19 min )

Amid the high-profile spat with crypto lender Genesis for over $900 million, both crypto firms are accused of selling the lending product Earn as unregistered securities.  ( 11 min )

A land flip is when a group of buyers trades a piece of land among themselves in order to artificially inflate the value of the property.  ( 15 min )

Learn the functions of the U.S. Treasury and find out how and why it issues debt.  ( 18 min )

Fidelity has expanded operations in recent decades, now offering brokerage services to all types of clientele, while T. Rowe Price continues a focus on high net worth individuals.  ( 18 min )

Penetration pricing is a marketing strategy implemented to draw customers to a new product or service.  ( 21 min )

Incorporation is the legal process by which a business entity is formed. A corporation is a separate legal entity from its owners.  ( 22 min )

The U.S. still led in total patents in 2022, but Asian electronics companies took four of the five top spots. China came in third, but is surging.  ( 22 min )

Pivot to high-margin products has left energy giant well-positioned. Also, Wall Street opinions on International Flavors & Fragrances, Tempur Sealy International, Volkswagen, Cutera, and AutoNation. Street opinions on International Flavors & Fragrances, Tempur Sealy International, Volkswagen, Cutera, and AutoNation.  ( 23 min )

The Winklevoss brothers hit it big in crypto after the Facebook settlement—but now they’re in a $900M spat and the Gemini faces charges.  ( 48 min )

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Bank of America Corp. executives put an emphasis on the company's gains in net interest income, which boosted its fourth-quarter revenue, as interest rates climbed most of 2022.  ( 16 min )

The U.S. economy is likely headed for a recession in 2023, according to Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, who is preparing for a mild downturn this year.  ( 47 min )

The San Francisco bank still has higher headcount and expenses than rivals with more complex operations, the CEO said.  ( 16 min )

The newly disclosed figure reveals a costly toll since 2020 of the Wall Street firm’s push to build out Main Street businesses.  ( 25 min )

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The layoffs will affect factory workers in Fremont and Livermore.  ( 15 min )

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Bed Bath & Beyond says it's in talks with lenders to finance the company during bankruptcy proceedings.  ( 23 min )

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After years of scrimping and saving, investing wisely and working diligently your reward could be the luxury of an early retirement – and a big drop in your IQ. New research conducted by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New … Continue reading → The post Will Early Retirement Rot Your Brain? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve policy makers put markets on notice in their last meeting minutes. Runups in risky assets were a concern, fueling an “unwarranted easing in financial conditions” that bedeviled their efforts to cool inflation. Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By Judge‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersYe  ( 49 min )

Nikola said it is moving its battery manufacturing operations from California to Arizona to bring truck assembly, fuel cell power module assembly, and battery module and pack production under one roof.  ( 15 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The country’s two largest banks just put rivals on notice: they’re finally prepared to pay out more to savers demanding higher yields on their deposits.Most Read from BloombergThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayWall Street’s Lucrative Leveraged-Debt Machine Is Breaking DownTesla Slashes Prices Up to 20% in Broad Bid to Boost SalesS&P 500 Within a Whisker of 4,000 in Stock Rebound: Markets WrapAfter a year of relent  ( 46 min )

A new year often brings new hope for the stock market, and after the terrible performance of real estate investment trusts (REITs) in 2022, it’s refreshing to see analysts coming out with improved forecasts for the same REITs that were downgraded so heavily last year. Healthcare is one area of the overall market often cited as being recession resistant, and with fears of a 2023 recession pervading the market, several analysts are turning their attention to this sector in a positive way. Take a l  ( 48 min )

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A few months ago, Jennifer Harris was awarded $366 million, after suing FedEx Corporate Services, a subsidiary of FedEx. Now, FedEx has filed a motion, in an effort to get a new trial or reduced damages.  ( 18 min )

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on two cases tied to Section 230, which protects Internet companies from lawsuits over user-generated content.  ( 22 min )

Bank of America’s Savita Subramanian thinks the S&P 500 in 2023 could touch 4,600, but bottom out at 3,000, or about a 25% slump from current levels.  ( 24 min )

There's no shortage of budgeting and spending rules when it comes to personal finance. One says you shouldn't spend more than 30% of your monthly income on housing. Another says to always save 10% of your income. Don't take more … Continue reading → The post Are You Using the Golden Ratio of Finance? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

The bank results come a day after December inflation data showed more signs of easing.  ( 27 min )

Bitcoin has risen more than 15% thus far this year, and is holding above $19,000 for the first time in a month.  ( 45 min )

Tracking technology following a Canadian accountant's every move on her laptop showed she engaged in "time theft."  ( 46 min )

Novavax (NVAX) is readying its forces to be a fully commercially-licensed company by the end of 2023, with a strong balance sheet and the workforce to achieve the endpoint.  ( 47 min )

The Twitter and Tesla CEO will get "complete financial flexibility" this year, predicts VC Chamath Palihapitiya.  ( 47 min )

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Gold prices on Friday mark their first settlement above $1,900 an ounce since April, with prices for the most-active futures contract reaching a "golden cross."  ( 25 min )

The Japanese yen surges to a seven-month high as traders bet the Bank of Japan will finally give up on ultraloose monetary policy.  ( 27 min )

'We think it is likely by late summer or early fall,' says BofA rates strategist Ralph Axel.  ( 13 min )

A brutal year for tech stocks makes this a promising time to consider ETFs holding tech names. Mean reversion suggests semiconductor and software ETFs should be at the top of the list.  ( 21 min )

Nikola Corp (NASDAQ: NKLA) said it is moving its battery manufacturing from Cypress, California, to its Arizona manufacturing facility. The move will bring Nikola's truck assembly, fuel cell power module assembly, and battery module and pack production under one roof. It also will include battery line automation to improve quality and increase efficiencies. The company intends to maintain manufacturing operations in Cypress through the end of Q2 2023 while it works through a transition plan. Als  ( 45 min )

The lease is one of five Microsoft holds on the Eastside that is set to expire by 2025. So far, the company has confirmed it will give up nearly 1.7 million square feet.  ( 16 min )

Crypto exchange FTX (FTT/USD) bought a 30% stake in SkyBridge Capital in September before the crypto company filed for bankruptcy in November. SkyBridge's founder Anthony Scaramucci said the investment firm can buyback, but the issue will likely take months to resolve. "We're waiting for the clearance from the bankruptcy people, the lawyers, and the investment bankers to figure out exactly what we're going to be buying back and when," Scaramucci told CNBC, adding that the situation likely won't  ( 45 min )

Presley, who inherited Elvis Presley's fortune, once claimed she had suffered an "11-year odyssey to financial ruin."  ( 46 min )

Workers are prematurely tapping their retirement savings, a sign that households are coming under increased financial pressure, a troubling development that's likely to get worse if the U.S. economy falls into recession in the coming months. According to the recent … Continue reading → The post Vanguard Says Workers Are Tapping Retirement Money Early, Recommends These Better Options appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Wall Street banks are building cash reserves to cope with a “mild recession.” It’s a more optimistic outlook than some CEOs have previously offered.  ( 49 min )

Shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group jumped in early trading Friday, a sign of green shoots in what’s otherwise been a frozen IPO market. The property and casualty insurer opened at $18.90 in its stock-market debut, up 26% from its [$15 initial public offering price](https://www.wsj.com/live  ( 26 min )

Pepsi's Zero Sugar products will soon taste very different.  ( 14 min )

Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi's clothing brand The Messi Store made its U.S. market debut on Friday, with the stock jumping more than 200%.  ( 47 min )

Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi's clothing brand The Messi Store made its U.S. market debut on Friday, with the stock jumping more than 200%.  ( 46 min )

Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi's clothing brand The Messi Store made its U.S. market debut on Friday, with the stock jumping more than 200%.  ( 47 min )

Nikola Corp. said Friday that it will move its battery-making manufacturing operations to Arizona from California, as the Phoenix-based electric vehicle...  ( 23 min )

The New York Times has reported that Bed Bath & Beyond is the in the process of selling chief assets like Buy Buy baby to Sycamore Partners in New York.  ( 47 min )

The year ahead is promising not to be an easy one for investors as a recession threat looms, but Bank of America offers advice on when things might get easier  ( 24 min )

The cruise line has accomplished something that passengers should be happy about (even if they don't know it happened).  ( 12 min )

The U.S. Department of Energy announced a conditional loan of $700 million Friday to an Australian mining company to pursue a lithium project still facing environmental hurdles in Nevada as the U.S. seeks domestic supplies for a key component in electric vehicle batteries. The move ups the ante in what's already a high-stakes battle over President Joe Biden's energy agenda and conservationists fighting to protect an endangered wildflower found only at the proposed mine site on a high desert ridge halfway between Reno and Las Vegas. Ioneer Ltd. has hoped to begin mining at Rhyolite Ridge by 2026 in Esmerelda County.  ( 49 min )

Analysts think that Wall Street is too pessimistic on beaten-up names such as Amazon, and that expanding breadth in a global rally will lift big tech stocks.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said that the US economy is still facing a recession this year, despite encouraging news in recent weeks.Most Read from BloombergPfizer Bivalent Vaccine Linked to Strokes in Preliminary DataTrump’s Attack on NY Sexual Assault Law Called ‘Absurd’ By Judge‘I Feel Like I Got Duped’: Tesla Price Drop Angers Current OwnersThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpYellen Says US to Take Extraordinary Steps to Avert a Default“One has to be care  ( 47 min )

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The IRS grants waivers for the steep 50% penalty, but things could change when the fine is reduced.  ( 26 min )

The size of provisions are scaring Wall Street a little right now.  ( 18 min )

Analyst Noah Poponak, is more concerned about U.S. debt and its impact on defense spending. He downgraded Lockheed, Northrop, and Raytheon.  ( 22 min )

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JPMorgan Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said Friday the bank made a “huge mistake” when it paid $175 million for a startup that [it now says was a giant fraud.](https://www.wsj.com/articles/jpmorgan-bought-college-financial-aid-platform-for-175-millionand-now-says-most-of-its-users-were-fake-1167347057  ( 28 min )

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures showed that inflation is still easing, having dropped for the 6th consecutive month. The CPI for December rose by 6.5% from the same period a year ago and fell by 0.1% compared to November, thereby meeting Street expectations. There are still areas of concern, though, such as services inflation, which might put a spanner in the works for investors hoping the latest readout will cause the Fed to put the brakes on its rate-hiking endeavors. Additionall  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon called the firm’s botched acquisition of college financial-planning website Frank “a huge mistake” and vowed to share takeaways at a later date. Most Read from BloombergThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileTesla Slashes Prices Up to 20% in Broad Bid to Boost SalesUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track  ( 46 min )

Think of all the other ways you could use your home office.  ( 48 min )

The world leader in electric vehicles has just chosen between its margins and sales volumes.  ( 16 min )

So you have $3 million to invest. Maybe you saved up meticulously and well. Maybe you sold your company or wrote a best-selling novel. Maybe you simply won the lottery (fun in theory, but not a financial plan we recommend). First … Continue reading → The post How to Invest $3 Million: 4 Smart Investments appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

If you have $200,000 to invest, there are many ways to make your money grow. Let's take a look at how you can invest in the stock market, real estate and other common investments, while keeping a few practical tips … Continue reading → The post How to Invest 200k? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

A critical Social Security fund is projected to run out by 2034 — but that could happen even sooner.  ( 48 min )

After stagnating at depressed levels for a month, Bitcoin has soared to the highest levels since FTX's collapse.  ( 22 min )

The bank is among those to benefit most from the Federal Reserve’s string of interest-rate increases.  ( 23 min )

U.S.'s largest banks by market cap top their profit targets its earnings target but CEO Jamie Dimon warns of uncertain economic times ahead  ( 27 min )

Wells Fargo posts fourth-quarter earnings of 67 cents a share, topping estimates by 7 cents.  ( 22 min )

Citigroup Inc. is finally out of the gate with its fourth-quarter earnings Friday. Here's what you need to know: Profit fell 21% to $2.51 billion, or $1.16 per share. Wall Street had forecast $1.14 per share. Revenue rose 6% to $18 billion. Analysts expected $17.96 billion, accordin  ( 24 min )

Carvana Co. is cutting more staff as sales fall and it tries to rein in costs and conserve cash to cover more than $7 billion of debt, the Wall Street...  ( 23 min )

U.S. stock futures edged lower ahead of the open Friday amid key earnings reports from financial heavyweights.  ( 47 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Bank of America Corp. traders beat analysts’ estimates as they reaped the benefits of dramatic market swings, and lending income rose along with interest rates while falling short of expectations.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpGoogle, Nvidia Express Concerns to FTC About Micros  ( 48 min )

The space tourism startup has made some changes at the top as the company prepares to launch commercial space flight service later this year.  ( 22 min )

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Plus, why a high-interest savings account with few hoops to jump through might be a better alternative to bonus chasing.  ( 24 min )

The bank’s CEO, Jamie Dimon, said the economy remains strong, though he cautioned about headwinds such as the war in Ukraine and high inflation.  ( 23 min )

The wait is over: It’s bank-earnings time. Profits were up at America’s two largest banks in the fourth quarter, but JPMorgan is predicting recession. Here’s how the banks did: [At JPMorgan, profit rose 6% and revenue jumped 18%](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-01-13-202  ( 25 min )

Delta Air Lines reported earnings that exceeded previously raised expectations in the fourth quarter while revenue grew 8% compared to 2019.  ( 47 min )

Tesla said certain new models of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles are eligible for a $7,500 tax credit on new electric cars and plug-in hybrids  ( 22 min )

Wells Fargo posts fourth-quarter earnings of 67 cents a share, topping estimates by 7 cents.  ( 22 min )

The insurer has warned that medical costs are expected to push higher in 2023.  ( 22 min )

The Wendy’s Co. stock rose 2.4% in premarket trade Friday, after the fast-food company offered upbeat guidance for the fourth quarter and raised its...  ( 23 min )

Bank of America Corp stock rose 0.3% in premarket trades Friday after the financial firm beat its earnings and revenue targets as it benefitted from higher...  ( 23 min )

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Good news, especially for retirees: Inflation has fallen.  ( 25 min )

Bank of America Corp. is joining the fray with its fourth-quarter earnings this morning. Here are the highlights: The nation’s second-largest bank earned $7.1 billion, up about 2% from $7.01 billion a [year earlier](https://www.wsj.com/articles/bank-of-americas-quarterly-profit-rises-28-116425937  ( 25 min )

Bank earnings are on tap and the nation’s biggest bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co., says its profits on lending soared. But it is now officially expecting a mild recession. Revenue rose 18% to $34.55 billion. Wall Street was looking for $34.35 billion, according to FactSet. Profit rose 6% to $11 bill  ( 25 min )

The carrier's earnings guidance for the first quarter of 2023 fell short of analyst estimates.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Wall Street equity futures edged lower while European stocks rose as investors assessed prospects for less-aggressive rate hikes amid easing inflation pressures and looked forward to earnings from major banks for insights on the state of the US economy.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and  ( 48 min )

Shares of Ford Motor Co. dropped 3.5% in premarket trading Friday, putting them on track for their first loss in 11 sessions, to snap a record-long win...  ( 23 min )

So much for that Tesla stock (TSLA) bounce.  ( 46 min )

Beijing is working to take stakes in units of both companies, according to reports. The plan could represent an alternative to the regulatory crackdown that has hit Chinese technology stocks hard in recent years.  ( 22 min )

Strategists at Goldman Sachs have a new note out, saying that the market is pricing in a soft landing even though the trend of earnings revisions points to a...  ( 27 min )

Tesla's latest price cuts ricocheted across the industry Friday, sending auto stocks lower. Elon Musk's electric-vehicle company is cutting prices for some of its vehicles sold in the U.S. by n  ( 24 min )

Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. climbed 1.3% in premarket trading Friday, after the health insurer reported fourth-quarter profit and revenue that rose...  ( 23 min )

“We expect the efforts by the people of our company that led to strong performance in 2022 will define 2023 as well," said CEO Andrew Witty.  ( 12 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. cut prices across its lineup in the US and major European markets in the carmaker’s latest effort to stoke demand after several quarters of disappointing deliveries.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpGoogle, Nvidia Express Concerns to FTC About Microsoft’s Activision Dea  ( 48 min )

Pulte Capital CEO Bill Pulte and Thor Equities CEO Joe Sitt explain why U.S. real estate is headed towards "big trouble" in 2023 and could put "a lot of things to a stop."  ( 48 min )

The super investor is sounding the alarm.  ( 48 min )

"“I hope the way you spend your money is in line with the truth of who you are and what you care about," she says.  ( 25 min )

Stock futures drift higher, yields slide, with earnings on deck; JPMorgan leads bank earnings parade with growth outlook in focus; Tesla shares slump after another round of U.S. Price cuts; Boeing 737 Max makes first flight in China since 2019 grounding and Delta Air Lines earnings lead optimistic U.S. carriers.  ( 27 min )

What to watch in markets on Friday, January 13, 2023.  ( 48 min )

Will big discounts on cars ever come back? Today it's become a kind of staring contest between automakers, dealers and consumers. Who will blink first?  ( 26 min )

Bitcoin and Ether rose in Friday afternoon trading in Asia, along with all other top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies, after the U.S. posted a 6.5% year-on-year increase in the Consumer Price Index for December, which came in lower than inflation readings in previous months.  ( 45 min )

Tesla dramatically lowered the prices of its Model 3 and Y cars and also cut prices for several European countries, according to reports.  ( 24 min )

The move could allow some buyers to qualify for a $7,500 U.S. electric-vehicle tax credit.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- In just over three weeks, seaborne deliveries of diesel from the European Union’s single biggest external supplier will be all but banned.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionWho will step in to plug this enormous  ( 51 min )

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The NFL star had promoted Sam Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency ambitions before its infamous collapse.  ( 11 min )

The iPhone maker said in a filing that Mr. Cook recommended the reduction  ( 24 min )

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Subway's two founding families could see some significant money come their way if a sale of the foot-long sandwich chain occurred.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- One of the most lucrative money-making machines in the world of finance is all clogged up, threatening a year of pain for Wall Street banks and private-equity barons as a decade-long deal boom goes bust.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas,  ( 53 min )

The airline is predicted to report a third straight quarter of profitability and revenue climbing by almost half when it reports results after markets close on Jan. 17.  ( 1 min )

Prices on low- and high-end Tesla vehicles have dropped by up to $21,000 in the U.S. and Europe alongside recent price cuts in China.  ( 1 min )

Electric vehicle maker Lucid Group produced more cars than anticipated in 2022 thanks to a 53% production increase in the fourth quarter. The final total of 7,180 remained short of the 20,000 car goal the company set for itself heading into the year.  ( 1 min )

Het afgelopen jaar is er veel gezegd en geschreven over het afschaffen van de jubelton. De vrijgestelde schenking die ingezet moest worden voor een eigen woning is per 1 januari 2023 aangepast. Is een familiehypotheek dan een goed alternatief voor ouders om kinderen te helpen?  ( 7 min )

Satellieten kunnen volgend jaar vanaf het Europese vasteland de ruimte in. Vrijdag werd een zogenoemde satelliethaven geopend bij ruimtebasis Esrange in het noorden van Zweden.  ( 3 min )

Werknemers van de regionale vervoerders Arriva, Keolis en Qbuzz gaan volgende week door met de 24 uursstakingen. De vakbonden laten weten dat de werkgevers geen gehoor hebben gegeven aan hun eisen.  ( 3 min )

Energieleveranciers Eneco en Vattenfall zagen vorig jaar dat steeds meer klanten de rekening niet konden betalen. Bij Eneco was er een stijging van zo'n 10 procent, terwijl Vattenfall een toename zag van 20 tot 30 procent. Oorzaak van de problemen is dat steeds meer mensen te maken krijgen met een hoge energierekening.  ( 3 min )

De Duitse economie, de grootste van Europa, groeide afgelopen jaar met 1,9 procent. Dat meldt het Duitse statistiekbureau Destatis vrijdag. De groei kwam er ondanks de hoge inflatie in het land en de problemen die de Duitsers hadden in de energievoorziening.  ( 3 min )

Tim Cook heeft volgens Apple gevraagd om zijn beloning dit jaar met 40 procent te verlagen. Het verzoek is een reactie op kritiek vanuit investeerders. Die vinden dat het salaris van de topman te weinig afhankelijk is van de prestaties van het bedrijf.  ( 3 min )

De handel tussen China en Rusland heeft vorig jaar een recordhoogte bereikt, meldt de Chinese douane. In totaal ging er voor 1,28 biljoen yuan (176 miljard euro) aan goederen en diensten heen en weer tussen de twee grootmachten. Sinds de Russische invasie in Oekraïne en de daaraan gelinkte westerse sancties hebben de landen hun economische banden verstevigd.  ( 3 min )

Elke week geeft NU.nl een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het verbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 4 min )

China Southern Airlines liet vrijdag voor het eerst weer een Boeing 737 MAX opstijgen. Het is volgens experts de eerste commerciële vlucht met dit type vliegtuig in bijna vier jaar door een Chinese luchtvaartmaatschappij. De 737 MAX-toestellen moesten wereldwijd langdurig aan de grond blijven, nadat twee toestellen van hetzelfde type waren gecrasht.  ( 4 min )

Tim Cook heeft volgens Apple gevraagd om zijn beloning dit jaar met 40 procent te verlagen. Het verzoek is een reactie op kritiek vanuit investeerders. Die vinden dat het salaris van de topman te weinig afhankelijk is van de prestaties van het bedrijf.  ( 3 min )

In de VS zijn twee cryptobeurzen aangeklaagd door financieel toezichthouder SEC. Het gaat om Genesis en Gemini, die samen een leningenprogramma hadden opgetuigd dat volgens de beurswaakhond niet juist zou zijn geregistreerd. Het is een nieuwe tegenvaller voor Genesis, dat nog 280 miljoen dollar (258 miljoen euro) moet terugbetalen aan het Nederlandse platform Bitvavo.  ( 3 min )

De prijzen van bestaande huizen zijn opnieuw gedaald, maar die van nieuwbouw dalen niet mee. Waar zit dat 'm in?  ( 3 min )

Om schaars aardgas te besparen, mogen de Nederlandse kolencentrales sinds eind juni weer op volle kracht draaien. Maar dat doen ze lang niet altijd, blijkt uit een analyse van NU.nl. Daardoor valt ook de CO2-uitstoot gunstiger uit dan het kabinet van tevoren had verwacht.  ( 7 min )

De prijzen van bestaande huizen zijn opnieuw gedaald, maar die van nieuwbouw dalen niet mee. Waar zit dat 'm in?  ( 3 min )

Inflation data may no longer be the big catalyst for stocks that it once was.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Avaya Holdings Corp. has held talks with lenders over a plan that could hand them control of the company as part of a bankruptcy filing, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Hor  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US will avoid a recession this year as the Federal Reserve controls inflation, giving the stock market a boost, according to John Rogers, chairman and co-chief executive officer of Ariel Investments. Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionBond Yields Tum  ( 47 min )

After cutting staff and embracing remote work, the social media giant is reducing the size of the cafeteria staff at its headquarters.  ( 15 min )

The Houston-based oil company has had preliminary discussions with Venezuela’s state oil firm, PdVSA  ( 25 min )

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Wall Street will want to see that the bank has made meaningful strides in improving its operations.  ( 22 min )

Hanesbrand Inc.’s stock rallied in the extended session Thursday after the apparel company hiked its outlook, and announced a search for a new chief...  ( 23 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond shares climbed 50% on Thursday, notching a fourth straight day of big gains. The move followed a 69% increase Wednesday, the stock's largest-ever one-day percentage gain. Helping fuel the recent rally is a jump in retail interest, with daily net inflows among individual investors  ( 25 min )

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The bank is among those expected to benefit most from the Federal Reserve’s string of interest-rate increases.  ( 22 min )

What would happen if the Republicans refuse to raise the debt limit? Basically, nothing. Life would go on as before.  ( 27 min )

Tesla is in the process of obtaining permits for the build-out of the 1.04 million-square-foot industrial facility.  ( 16 min )

Revenue at the bank is forecast to swell to $34.5 billion in the period, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet.  ( 22 min )

Home improvement retailer Home Depot is making a nationwide change to how it pays hourly employees next week. The move was first reported by Business Insider.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is speaking with potential lenders that would finance the company during bankruptcy proceedings, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Ami  ( 46 min )

The two knew from the start they were working on fake accounts, according to a lawsuit filed by JP Morgan.  ( 48 min )

The President weighs in on a proposal to do away with the Internal Revenue Service, and he does not mince words.  ( 11 min )

Activist investor Nelson Peltz ramped up the pressure on Disney CEO Bob Iger last year, and took specific issue with Iger's vacation plans in a proxy statement filed on Thursday.  ( 47 min )

Lock in their yields before they revert to more reasonable levels.  ( 22 min )

The FTX founder’s claimed largesse about giving his funds away contrasts with a legal battle to keep control of $450 million in shares – that were paid for a loan from Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Freeport LNG has canceled some upcoming shipments, adding to the uncertainty over when the US liquefied natural gas exporter will resume shipments after an explosion last summer.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 Million Wiped AwayUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileThe Document That Separates Biden and TrumpGoogle, Nvidia Express Concerns to FTC About Microsoft’s Activision D  ( 47 min )

Two thirds of households received income-tax refunds last year, IRS statistics show.  ( 27 min )

Another slowdown in price increases in December have some Fed officials and investors thinking the most surprising days for inflation data are behind us.  ( 48 min )

Luxury electric-vehicle maker Lucid Group said it surpassed its production target for 2022, but only got about 60% of them into the hands of buyers.  ( 25 min )

Shares of gold miners have lagged behind the precious metal's prices over the past year.  ( 22 min )

Nvidia stock has had a strong rally off the lows. Can it continue to push higher or are lower prices in order?  ( 13 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said the US central bank should raise interest rates above 5% expeditiously to ensure price pressures are subdued.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsElon Musk Fan With 2,900% Gain Sees $1.5 M  ( 47 min )

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, the world’s largest third-party foundry, sees a sharp recovery in the second half of 2023. Yet industry trends are getting worse, not better.  ( 22 min )

The charts are telling us -- screaming at us, in fact -- about risks ahead.  ( 9 min )

Overall, the December CPI report roughly met Street expectations, but there is still a lot of bearish commentary going around right now. Many financial prognosticators are forecasting another tough year for the stock market as the prospect of a recession looms large. However, that is certainly not the view of HSBC's Max Kettner. The strategist points out that the harbingers of doom are unlikely to be surprised by more negative developments with the markets already accounting for the fatalistic o  ( 48 min )

Inflation is "moderating," BlackRock's Rick Rieder said on Thursday. But the bond market veteran also warned: “Deflating inflation is a bit like letting the air out of a balloon; the speed and shape can be hard to predict."  ( 49 min )

The auto maker's stock is on pace for its 10th consecutive session of gains.  ( 22 min )

Despite the retailer's financial woes, the stock enjoyed its largest-ever percentage gain on Wednesday.  ( 25 min )

December's Consumer Price Index showed prices rose at an annual 6.5%. Investors had hoped the reading would offer clarity on the direction of Federal Reserve policy, but Wall Street's reaction was mixed.  ( 52 min )

Many investors see more declines for Coinbase, while others are beginning to see a beaten-down stock at better price.  ( 22 min )

Amidst warnings about bankruptcy, shares have jumped nearly 200% in the past five days.  ( 45 min )

The cuts come after CEO Sundar Pichai declined to make commitments about layoffs at a companywide meeting in December.  ( 16 min )

U.S. inventories of Tesla's popular Model Y are at all-time highs, and it's the government's fault. There's a solution, though.  ( 22 min )

Stocks were up this week, ahead of today’s inflation data. The gains reflected investor optimism that inflation will continue to scale back – a sentiment that was backed up by the actual numbers. The rate of price increases for December came in at a 0.1% decrease month-over-month, and at an increase of 6.5% annualized. These were exactly in-line with the forecasts, and mark a slowing down of inflation going forward. The slower pace is good news. With this scale-back – inflation’s annualized incr  ( 51 min )

IRS would not mean no taxes and the rich might actually end up paying more.  ( 13 min )

Bed, Bath & Beyond may be considering it as an option. Hertz has been in and out of it. This is what's on the line for shareholders.  ( 11 min )

Shares of Ford Motor Co. rose 1.0% in premarket trading Thursday, which sets them up for a 10th-straight gain and their longest win streak on record. The...  ( 23 min )

Municipal bonds, or "munis," are popular investments for a few reasons. Most notably, as a government bond, they can be the closest thing to a safe asset that the market offers. And, investors typically pay no federal taxes on the … Continue reading → The post Investing in Municipal Bonds During Rate Hikes appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

One of the costs of converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is how much you will pay in taxes. In some cases, those taxes can be a heavy burden, especially if you have been diligent in building up … Continue reading → The post Doing a Roth Conversion Like This Can Minimize Your Taxes appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Data from the Federal Reserve shows that the average savings in the United States at retirement age is just $255,200. So if you find yourself with $400,000 in assets at retirement age, congratulations! You're doing much better than average. But how … Continue reading → The post How Long Will $400k Last in Retirement? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Is it the key to better mental health? Or just plain lazy?  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US inflation continued to slow in December, adding to evidence price pressures have peaked and putting the Federal Reserve on track to again slow the pace of interest-rate hikes.Most Read from BloombergUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileMexican President’s 28-Minute Monologue Had Biden, Trudeau Staring at FeetRental Housing Is Sud  ( 47 min )

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Shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. fell 0.5% in premarket trading Thursday, after the business consultant cut its profit outlook and said Chief...  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A two-century-old bank in the New England countryside suddenly became one of the hottest stocks in US finance a couple of years ago after making an unlikely proclamation: It was willing to help cryptocurrency ventures.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Cools Again, Putting Fed on Track to DownshiftT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint MobileUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health F  ( 48 min )

Wall Street Journal FAA System Outage Causes Second Day of Flight Delays Wednesday morning Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) witnessed an outage of the system that sends messages to pilots. The delays persisted into a second day, Thursday. However, airlines moved to resume normal operations after the FAA temporarily paused domestic departures, which led to a backlog of flights and congestion. Around 460 flights were shown as delayed, and 61 were on Thursday morning. Google Restructures Healt  ( 49 min )

Credit Suisse analyst Scott Deuschle upgraded Boeing stock to the equivalent of Hold from Sell. His price target went up 65% to $200 a share from $121.  ( 21 min )

T-Mobile US, Inc (NASDAQ: TMUS) weighed acquiring "Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds-backed budget wireless provider Mint Mobile. Reynolds owns about 25% of the company, Bloomberg reported. Mint Mobile offers budget cell phone plans on the T-Mobile network starting at a monthly plan of $15. Reynolds became a part-owner of Mint Mobile in 2019. As the company's primary pitchman, he's starred in Mint Mobile's TV ads and pushed the company heavily to his 21 million Twitter and 47 million Meta Platforms I  ( 46 min )

Shares of Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. plunged 72% in premarket trading on Thursday, the day after the company told investors its oral insulin medication did...  ( 22 min )

Think the greenback can’t be displaced? You might be surprised.  ( 48 min )

Gold prices advanced to their highest level in more than eight months Thursday ahead of a closely watched U.S. consumer-price index report.  ( 24 min )

American Virtual Cloud Technologies Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company establishes and operates cloud-based communication services for telecom carriers.  ( 14 min )

Inflation is expected to have slowed again in the final month of 2022, a welcome downtrend in consumer prices after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to the highest level in 15 years.  ( 46 min )

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U.S. stock futures wavered ahead of the open Thursday as Wall Street braces for a crucial inflation print.  ( 46 min )

The world’s largest contract chipmaker thinks it can avoid serious damage from an economic slowdown.  ( 24 min )

Shares of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. rose 0.5% in premarket trading Thursday, after the utility company said it was taking “decisive actions” to...  ( 23 min )

“Moving into first quarter 2023, as overall macroeconomic conditions remain weak, we expect our business to be further impacted by continued end market demand softness,' said CFO Wendell Huang.  ( 13 min )

Think price levels will be back to normal soon? Think again.  ( 48 min )

The insane trading activity in Bed Bath & Beyond persists.  ( 47 min )

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

Logitech International S.A. (NASDAQ: LOGI) shared preliminary results ranges for the third quarter of FY23 ended on December 31, 2022. Preliminary Q3 net sales ranges $1.26 billion - $1.27 billion, down 22% - 23% year-on-year in U.S. dollars, below the consensus of $1.39 billion. The company expects non-GAAP gross margin of 37.8% - 37.9%. Preliminary Q3 non-GAAP operating income is $198 million - $203 million, down 33% - 34% Y/Y, and non-GAAP operating margin is 15.7% - 16.0%. "We are disappoint  ( 45 min )

Starting Jan. 30, Starbucks employees are expected to be in the office three days a week.  ( 46 min )

JPMorgan Chase has alleged in a lawsuit that it was duped by a start-up founder who made up 4 million customers.  ( 23 min )

What to watch in markets on Thursday, January 12, 2023.  ( 48 min )

TSMC said its 2023 capital budget is set to be between $32 billion and $36 billion, down from 2022.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Europe and Asia gained as traders wagered that US inflation is cooling, reducing pressure for aggressive rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.Most Read from BloombergUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingMexican President’s 28-Minute Monologue Had Biden, Trudeau Staring at FeetT-Mobile Considers Buying Ryan Reynolds’s Mint  ( 49 min )

Rising interest rates, supply chain problems, inflation, and and a slowing global economy have punished car-related shares.  ( 25 min )

The second purchase of Coinbase’s shares in a week comes as the exchange continues a week-long rally.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. predicted sales below analysts’ estimates and said it will reduce spending as the chip industry braces for a potential recession and tighter US trade controls.Most Read from BloombergUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingMexican President’s 28-Minute Monologue Had Biden, Trudeau Staring at Fee  ( 48 min )

Both quarterly revenue and net profit marked new record highs. For 2022, TSMC booked NT$2.264 trillion in revenue and NT$1.017 trillion in net profit -- both...  ( 23 min )

Microsoft is the latest company to move to a "discretionary time off" policy, which it says "aligns with more flexible ways of working."  ( 15 min )

In the absence of a clear market trend, investors would be wise to avoid big bets on the broader market. A better alternative is to trade cash-secured put options in stocks such as Moderna.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The euro’s rally against the dollar has stalled over the past month at resistance around its May high. Bulls are hoping Thursday’s US inflation data will provide enough ammunition for it to breach that barrier and resume its progress toward $1.10.Most Read from BloombergUniversal Plans New Family Resort in Texas, Las Vegas Horror AttractionUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingMexican President’s 28-M  ( 47 min )

Bitcoin and Ether prices rose in Thursday morning trading in Asia along with most other top 10 non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies, continuing almost a week’s run of price gains on signs of slower inflation in the U.S.  ( 46 min )

Lawyers for Tesla shareholders suing the electric vehicle maker's CEO Elon Musk over a misleading tweet are urging a federal judge to reject the...  ( 25 min )

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Risk and reward should be on every investor’s mind right now, and for good reason. The risks of market investing are piling up; according to Nadia Lovell, senior US equity strategist with UBS, we’re almost certain to see a recession hit this year. The chance of a hard downturn, in her view, is somewhat mitigated by a hot labor market and an excess in consumer savings – but even so, Lovell believes that the S&P 500 will drop to 3,700 this year before rebounding to 4,000 by year’s end. Lovell sees  ( 50 min )

Credit researchers at Goldman Sachs in a new forecast expect home prices in several 'overheated' metro areas to fall at least 25% from peak levels.  ( 24 min )

Subway is looking for potential buyers for the business in a deal that would value the restaurant business at $10 billion. That's enough to purchase enough of the chain's $5 footlongs to stretch to the moon and most of the way back.  ( 1 min )

Disney (DIS) shares are rising 3% in early trading Thursday after activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Fund Management, which owns approximately $800 million in Disney shares, launched a proxy fight for a seat on Disney’s board of directors.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities moved higher after a report showed consumer prices continued to ease in December.  ( 1 min )

Redlining is the discriminatory practice of denying services (typically financial) to residents of certain areas based on their race or ethnicity.  ( 19 min )

Electric vehicle maker Lucid Group produced more cars than anticipated in 2022 thanks to a 53% production increase in the fourth quarter. The final total of 7,180 remained short of the 20,000 car goal the company set for itself heading into the year.  ( 10 min )

U.S. equities moved higher after a report showed consumer prices continued to ease in December.  ( 10 min )

Subway is looking for potential buyers for the business in a deal that would value the restaurant business at $10 billion. That's enough to purchase enough of the chain's $5 footlongs to stretch to the moon and most of the way back.  ( 11 min )

JPMorgan shut down Frank, a student financial aid website it bought 16 months ago, claiming the site's founder created fake accounts in pursuing the deal.  ( 11 min )

Simple interest is a quick method of calculating the interest charge on a loan.  ( 19 min )

Sam Bankman-Fried invested $1 billion in mining firm Genesis Digital Assets via Alameda Research. The disclosure brings further scrutiny to his actions.  ( 11 min )

Defined-benefit plans are funded by employers, while employees make contributions to defined-contribution plans to save for retirement.  ( 19 min )

Understanding gold's place in a portfolio requires understanding the basics of the precious metal. How various factors affect gold's price is sometimes counterintuitive.  ( 18 min )

Gold is a very useful investment during periods of instability and high inflation. Learn the history of gold, common ways to invest in gold, and more.  ( 18 min )

Maximizing your 401(k) involves understanding the investments offered, which are best suited for you, and how to manage them, among other strategies.  ( 23 min )

A proof of claim is a form submitted by a creditor in order to receive money from a debtor who has filed for bankruptcy.  ( 14 min )

Bitcoin-backed bond dubbed “Volcano Bond'' aims to boost foreign and domestic investments.  ( 11 min )

Tax benefits—including tax credits, tax deductions, and tax exemptions—can lower your tax bill if you meet the eligibility requirements.  ( 21 min )

The U.S. tax code gives similar treatment to ordinary dividends and short-term capital gains, and qualified dividends and long-term capital gains.  ( 13 min )

The Robinhood and Webull investing platforms are frequently discussed in the same breath; however, Webull offers more sophisticated trading features.  ( 18 min )

After plunging more than a half point in two days, 30-year mortgage rates have reversed course and raised the average back up by more than an eighth of a point.  ( 11 min )

You can potentially negotiate lower debt with lenders by using some key strategies, including by paying a lump sum for debt forgiveness. Learn key tips for debt negotiation.  ( 17 min )

Now that free trading is ubiquitous, Robinhood is running into stiff competition from established industry players like Fidelity.  ( 18 min )

Disney (DIS) shares are rising 3% in early trading Thursday after activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Fund Management, which owns approximately $800 million in Disney shares, launched a proxy fight for a seat on Disney’s board of directors.  ( 9 min )

Consumer inflation moderated in December to the lowest in more than a year, suggesting that the Federal Reserve is making headway in its battle to crush inflation by raising interest rates.  ( 11 min )

Relative newcomer Robinhood offers commission-free trading but has cut corners to book profits while E*TRADE's competitive commissions allow customers to access an impressive basket of resources.  ( 19 min )

Income tax is paid on income earned from wages, interest, dividends, and royalties, while capital gains tax is paid on profits from selling an asset.  ( 17 min )

NYC rents hold mostly steady as Manhattan median hits all-time high for a December, while Queens rose year over year for 16th consecutive month and Brooklyn remained steady  ( 10 min )

Absolute advantage allows an entity to produce a greater quantity of the same good or service with the same constraints than another entity. Learn how it impacts trade.  ( 18 min )

A stock option gives an investor the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a stock at an agreed-upon price and date. Learn more about how they work.  ( 24 min )

With the recovery from the industry's steep COVID downturn all but complete, the airline is betting big on a costly pending deal with its pilots  ( 12 min )

Het Amerikaanse olieconcern ExxonMobil weet al sinds de jaren zeventig dat het gebruik van fossiele brandstoffen tot opwarming van de aarde leidt. Toch probeerde het concern herhaaldelijk twijfel te zaaien over de schadelijke gevolgen voor het klimaat. Dat schrijven wetenschappers in het gerenommeerde wetenschappelijke tijdschrift Science.  ( 4 min )

Ouders van pasgeborenen krijgen soms korter kraamzorg als gevolg van personeelstekorten, meldt de Inspectie Gezondheidszorg en Jeugd (IGJ). Ook blijft er in sommige delen van het land "weinig aanbod" van kraamzorg over, omdat kraamzorgbedrijven hun werkgebied door personeelstekort moeten verkleinen.  ( 3 min )

De prijzen van goederen en diensten in de Verenigde Staten zijn licht gedaald in december. Gemiddeld waren Amerikanen 0,1 procent minder kwijt dan een maand eerder. Het is voor het eerst sinds mei 2020, toen de coronacrisis net was uitgebroken, dat de prijzen zijn gedaald. Vergeleken met een jaar eerder was er in december wel sprake van een stijging (6,5 procent).  ( 3 min )

De economische tegenwind heeft in 2022 nog weinig invloed gehad op de populariteit van dure auto's. Sportwagenfabrikant Porsche verkocht wereldwijd 3 procent meer bolides dan een jaar eerder.  ( 3 min )

Elke Europese burger heeft het recht om te weten wie over zijn data beschikt en naar wie zijn persoonsgegevens worden doorgestuurd. Dat heeft het Europese Hof van Justitie donderdag geoordeeld.  ( 3 min )

Elke Europese burger heeft het recht om te weten wie over zijn data beschikt en naar wie zijn persoonsgegevens worden doorgestuurd. Dat heeft het Europese Hof van Justitie donderdag geoordeeld.  ( 3 min )

Als coronamaatregelen het vakantieplezier flink beperken, kunnen reizigers een deel van hun geld terugeisen. Dat oordeelt het Hof van Justitie van de Europese Unie in een zaak die twee Duitsers hadden aangespannen. Zij moesten hun vakantie op Gran Canaria afbreken aan het begin van de coronacrisis.  ( 3 min )

De Nederlandse Arbeidsinspectie heeft de afgelopen jaren toch meldingen ontvangen over fysieke belasting bij de bagageafhandeling op luchthaven Schiphol. Het gaat om zeven meldingen in de periode van 2015 tot 2022. Dat schrijft minister Karien van Gennip (Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid) in een brief aan de Tweede Kamer.  ( 3 min )

In Zweden is de grootste hoeveelheid zeldzame aardmetalen gevonden van Europa, zegt mijnbouwbedrijf LKAB. Deze grondstoffen, die Europa nu vooral uit China haalt, zijn nodig voor elektrische auto's, accu's, zonnepanelen en windmolens.  ( 2 min )

Ongeveer de helft van de energieleveranciers is slecht bereikbaar voor klanten. Dat meldt de Consumentenbond, die de contactopties van 32 leveranciers onderzocht. Vaak staat er geen telefoonnummer op de site of ontbreekt een e-mailadres, terwijl de bedrijven verplicht zijn die contactgegevens op hun website te zetten.  ( 3 min )

Tesla- en Twitter-eigenaar Elon Musk verloor afgelopen jaar naar schatting 173 miljard euro. Nooit eerder verloor iemand zo veel geld, waardoor Musk nu met stip op één staat in het Guinness World Records-boek.  ( 3 min )

Ongeveer de helft van de energieleveranciers is slecht bereikbaar voor klanten. Dat meldt de Consumentenbond, die de contactopties van 32 leveranciers onderzocht. Vaak staat er geen telefoonnummer op de site of ontbreekt een e-mailadres, terwijl de bedrijven verplicht zijn die contactgegevens op hun website te zetten.  ( 3 min )

Na 2025 stijgt de kans dat er niet altijd genoeg elektriciteit beschikbaar is om aan de vraag van alle Nederlandse huishoudens en bedrijven te voldoen. In een gemiddelde winter zal er enkele uren een tekort zijn, waarschuwt netbeheerder TenneT donderdag.  ( 6 min )

Steeds meer leerlingen in het vmbo kiezen voor een technische opleiding. Net als een jaar eerder groeide het aantal vmbo'ers met het profiel Produceren, Installeren en Energie (PIE). Er zijn nu 4.971 leerlingen in het derde studiejaar, een stijging van 8 procent ten opzichte van vorig jaar.  ( 4 min )

De woningmarkt is in de laatste drie maanden van 2022 in rustiger vaarwater gekomen. Makelaars verkochten in deze periode 8 procent woningen minder dan in dezelfde periode een jaar eerder, terwijl de gemiddelde verkoopprijs bijna 4 procent lager was. Op jaarbasis daalden de huizenprijzen zelfs met 6,4 procent, de eerste daling in negen jaar.  ( 4 min )

De grootste chipfabrikant van de wereld, TSMC, heeft in het afgelopen kwartaal een recordwinst geboekt. Het Taiwanese bedrijf boekte een nettowinst van 295,9 miljard Taiwanese dollar (9 miljard euro), een stijging van 78 procent ten opzichte van dezelfde periode een jaar eerder.  ( 2 min )

De huurprijzen van woningen in de vrije sector zijn in het afgelopen kwartaal flink gestegen in de vijf grootste steden van het land. Dat blijkt donderdag uit cijfers van huurplatform Pararius.  ( 3 min )

Het aantal faillisementen is in het afgelopen jaar historisch klein gebleven. In totaal 2.144 bedrijven en instellingen, inclusief eenmanszaken, gingen op de fles. Dat is het op een na kleinste aantal sinds de start van de metingen in 1981, blijkt donderdag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 3 min )

Ziekenhuizen en zorgverzekeraars zijn nog altijd in onderhandeling over zorgcontracten. Dat leidt tot onrust, omdat patiënten normaal gesproken een deel van de kosten zelf moeten betalen als er geen contract ligt. Dat ligt nu genuanceerder.  ( 4 min )

The fast-food chain has been aggressively trying to regain relevancy in the United States.  ( 14 min )

The challenges for Disney CEO Bob Iger continue to add up in his return to the company.  ( 47 min )

PC sales continue to decline, as Gartner reports worldwide shipments dropped a stunning 28% in Q4.  ( 46 min )

Stocks moving in after hours: Disney, KB Home  ( 45 min )

It’s safe to say most investors did not foresee shares of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) shedding 50% of their value last year but that’s how it panned out in 2022’s market rout. However, 2023 is off to a decent start with the stock showing year-to-date gains of 13%. Sachin Mittal – Head of Telecom, Media and Technology Research of Singapore banking giant DBS – thinks there are enough reasons for Amazon to keep pushing ahead and points to several elements of its multi-thronged business that will help to d  ( 47 min )

Bed Bath stock rose 69% on Wednesday, in another wild day of trading for the stock. Here's how to make sense of the move.  ( 22 min )

AMD said late Wednesday that financial chief Devinder Kumar was retiring and that Marvell Technology Inc.'s Jean Hu would take his place.  ( 23 min )

Government benefits can cost you big money, which is why it’s so important to know the income thresholds before you file.  ( 18 min )

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U.S. oil stockpiles ballooned earlier this month in what Citi analysts called "one of the largest weekly stock builds on record." Commercial crude inventories grew by 19 million barrels the week ended Jan. 6, according to the Energy Information Administration, reaching nearly 440 million barrels. T  ( 25 min )

U.S. stocks ascended Wednesday as Wall Street counted down to key consumer price data that is projected to show inflation further easing.  ( 47 min )

There are no gains like biotech gains, a fact Biora Therapueutics (BIOR) investors can happily attest to following this week's market action. Shares of the micro-cap surged by over 200% after the company provided an encouraging update. Following a Type C meeting with the FDA regarding its PGN-600 Targeted Therapeutics program, which is focused on the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC), the company said the regulatory body has provided positive feedback. And this means the company remains on co  ( 46 min )

My wife and I are 70 years old. We've paid off everything, including the house. Between my pension of $29,000 and Social Security, we're getting a gross of $99,000 a year in income, which is more than enough. Our current … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: We Are 70 Years Old, Have $99K in Retirement Income, a $1.4M IRA and Other Investments. Is It Too Late to Convert to a Roth? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Inflation chat is once again this week’s hot topic. December’s consumer price index (CPI) will be released on Thursday with analysts hoping a repeat of last month’s positive declaration in inflation levels. The forecast is for core CPI to have climbed 0.3% in December. While this is a touch higher than November, it would still be in line with the quarter’s average, and less than the 0.5% average exhibited between January and September against a backdrop of the highest inflation in decades. The r  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. said it is shifting vacation policy to give US workers unlimited time off, matching a system already in place at its LinkedIn unit.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsUS Flights Latest: Departures Resume After FAA Lifts Ground StopRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From SamsungMexican President’s 28-Minute Monologue Had Biden, Trudeau  ( 46 min )

Disney has announced long-awaited updates to its parks reservation system and annual passholder program.  ( 47 min )

The all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning was named the 2023 North American Truck of the Year.  ( 21 min )

Shares of Carvana Co. soared 24.7%, enough to pace the New York Stock Exchange’s gainers, even though the online used-car retailer hasn’t released any news....  ( 23 min )

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The FTX collapse has left the cryptocurrency world reeling and former brand ambassador Tom Brady held over 1 million shares before it filed for bankruptcy.  ( 46 min )

Two-thirds or more of Americans close to retirement age simply are not ready.  ( 50 min )

Ronald Reid was the last person you would expect to be a millionaire. He used safety pins to hold his old coats together and cut his own firewood well into his 90s. He drove a second-hand Toyota Yaris and resisted new purchases. To stay updated with top startup investments, sign up for Benzinga’s Startup Investing & Equity Crowdfunding Newsletter His only real indulgence may have been his daily English muffin and a cup of coffee at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in Vermont, where a friend rem  ( 47 min )

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GE HealthCare Technologies' shares rose Wednesday after the company issued preliminary results for the fourth quarter and forecasted continued organic revenue growth in the year ahead. The company, which [completed its spinoff](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-01-04-2023/car  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Traders from New York to Chicago to London will be glued to their screens Thursday morning waiting for the latest consumer price index reading from the Labor Department, which is due at 8:30 a.m. in Washington. Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsUS Flights Latest: Departures Resume After FAA Lifts Ground StopRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From S  ( 47 min )

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Shares of Ford Motor Co. were on track for their highest close since Dec. 14, extending their winning streak to a ninth straight session. The stock is up 20%...  ( 22 min )

Shares of Intuitive Surgical Inc. sank 4.6% toward a two-month low in midday trading Wednesday, after the surgical robotics company provided a revenue...  ( 23 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Closely followed strategist Edward Yardeni, who saw resilience in the US economy even as recession worries grew last year, remains sanguine on where global financial assets — including US stocks — are headed. Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsUS Flights Latest: Departures Resume After FAA Lifts Ground StopRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From Sam  ( 47 min )

Genesis Digital, rigged to consume a small city’s worth of electricity in Kazhakstan, is one of the largest assets in the FTX-Alameda wreckage. Extracting value from it could prove difficult.  ( 26 min )

Oil prices continue to move higher on Wednesday, buoyed by expectations for stronger demand from China, despite a hefty weekly rise in U.S. crude inventories.  ( 26 min )

Cryptocurrency exchange CEO Brian Armstrong delivers a scathing critique of his rival.  ( 11 min )

Let’s take a moment to talk about opportunity, share price, and risk/reward considerations. These are some of the factors investors must consider when moving into penny stocks – and we haven’t even touched on the fundamental soundness of the company or its business model. Penny stocks – as their name suggests, they once traded for just a pennies per share, but these days are considered those equities trading at less than $5 – are a challenging market niche. The penny stock critics make valid poi  ( 49 min )

One of the major — and overlooked--reasons that Bed Bath & Beyond is in desperate trouble is that when it comes to its own stock, it's violated the key retailer's rule of buy cheap and sell dear.  ( 47 min )

Glassdoor's annual list, which is based on employee reviews saw several large Silicon Valley companies drop in the rankings, while others climbed a few spots.  ( 15 min )

A familiar foe has reappeared, and it could spell trouble for health stocks. Intuitive Surgical shares were down about 4% on Wednesday morning, the second-worst performer in the S&P 500. The company, which is a leader in robotic-assisted surgery, said it expects to book about $1.66 billion in fourt  ( 25 min )

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A mild stock market rally to kick off the new year will be put to the test Thursday when investors face a highly-awaited inflation reading which could well...  ( 25 min )

The moves in these two battered retail stocks have been striking.  ( 46 min )

Crypto exchange FTX has recovered more than $5 billion in different assets, not including another $425 million in crypto held by the Securities Commission of the Bahamas, a bankruptcy attorney said during a hearing Wednesday.  ( 47 min )

Starting next year, unused 529 education savings money can be rolled into a Roth IRA, giving kids a head start on their retirement savings.  ( 49 min )

A battle over how long the Fed will keep rates at elevated levels to quash inflation remains.  ( 9 min )

Merck & Co Inc (NYSE: MRK) and Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE) have reportedly signaled that they have not agreed to a request by the Chinese authorities for deeper price cuts for COVID-19 treatments. Merck's Lagevrio (molnupiravir) will sell in China for 1,500 yuan ($221) per bottle, local media outlet Jiemian reported, saying that's lower than the cost in many western countries. In a statement Wednesday on its official WeChat account, Merck said it was in talks with its state-owned partner, Sinopharm,  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Natural gas prices in the US have almost halved in just under a month, and the downward pressure may continue as incremental production is expected to far outstrip demand growth. Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsUS Flights Latest: Departures Resume After FAA Lifts Ground StopRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From SamsungBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ B  ( 47 min )

When you're saving for retirement, there are a variety of accounts you could use. The Roth IRA, or individual retirement account, is one of those options. Roth IRAs offer more investment flexibility, as well as their own tax benefits. Understanding … Continue reading → The post Capital Gains Tax for Roth IRAs appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

If you have $5 million to your name, you're already doing things really well. Getting that money to last over time is an entirely different goal, though. That requires a specific type of investment strategy, one that involves putting together … Continue reading → The post How to Invest $5 Million for Income appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

A stash of $250,000 can earn you a considerable income, given the right mix of assets. From real estate to corporate debt, assets are available that can turn your money into even more money with minimal risk. There are numerous … Continue reading → The post How to Invest $250k for Income appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 51 min )

If you're wondering whether you can deduct your rent on your taxes, the short answer is yes. You can deduct rent if you live in a state that allows it. However, only 22 states offer this type of deduction. Here's … Continue reading → The post Can You Deduct Rent on Your Taxes? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Housing wealth is a major financial asset for homeowners heading into retirement, but if you're planning to cash in by selling a larger home to downsize in retirement you may need to think again. Rising interest rates and declining home values amid … Continue reading → The post Aiming to Sell Your House and Buy a Retirement Home? Here Are 3 Options appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Openly discussing the topic can be uncomfortable. But you've probably wondered who can be considered truly rich and whether you fit that definition (or ever will). According to Schwab's 2022 Modern Wealth Survey, the average American thinks being rich means … Continue reading → The post How Do You Know If You Are Rich? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

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XPeng stock falls after J.P. Morgan cuts rating and price target, saying reopening rally could run out of steam soon  ( 24 min )

Distributions from a settlement Schwab reached with the SEC last summer are now hitting clients' mailboxes.  ( 22 min )

The virtual reality (VR) market has been heating up, with dozens of major players and startups rolling out their versions of the original Oculus. The clear winner is currently Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) with a reported 90% market share in the VR industry. This is in line with the company’s massive spending in the sector. Meta has spent over $100 billion on building out its VR and metaverse goals, which has yet to pay off, resulting in a roughly 70% decline in its stock price this year. D  ( 47 min )

Analysts at Mizuho and Piper Sandler think the software giant is undervalued.  ( 22 min )

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During a turbulent time for electric vehicle startup Rivian, numerous executives departed from the company.  ( 15 min )

Copper prices hit their highest level since mid-2022 on expectations that China's reopening will boost demand for industrial metals. The rally in copper, which on Wednesday traded above $9,000 a metric ton on the London Metal Exchange for the first time since June, is broadly a good sign for the gl  ( 26 min )

Elon Musk looks set to shovel more money into the 'gigantic money furnace' of his Austin, Texas-based gigafactory.  ( 11 min )

The PayPal co-founder, whose investment record includes Facebook and Palantir, is in good company. The crypto exchange's collapse hit a lot of high-profile names.  ( 21 min )

He said many investors are insufficiently prepared for what’s around the corner.  ( 48 min )

On the brink of financial ruin and in need of massive additional cost cuts, execs at Bed Bath & Beyond appear to be OK with ceding even more market share to rivals such as Target and Walmart.  ( 47 min )

Coinbase cuts staff amid a battered crypto market, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are in the FTC’s sights over pricing, European luxury car makers are after the EV market, and other news to start your day.  ( 22 min )

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said nothing about rate hikes during a speech in Stockholm Tuesday. His silence spoke volumes.  ( 14 min )

Shares of World Wrestling Entertainment undefined climbed 6% in premarket trade after two wrestling news reporters tweeted that Saudi Arabia's public...  ( 22 min )

Broadwind Inc (NASDAQ: BWEN) has received $175 million in new tower orders from a global wind turbine manufacturer. The company will produce the ordered tower sections at both its Abilene and Manitowoc facilities. The two-year order secures approximately 50% of optimal tower production capacity across Broadwind's facilities in 2023 and 2024. The order also qualifies for advanced manufacturing tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed into law in 2022. Fulfillment of the new order  ( 45 min )

Several of Rivian's top executives depart after a production target miss; a report says Franchise Group, the investment firm that owns Vitamin Shoppe, is considering a deal to acquire furniture chain Conn's.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials are making a full-court-press effort to convince investors they won’t be slashing their benchmark interest rate before year’s end.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From SamsungMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investmen  ( 48 min )

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A reshuffle at LVMH appears to have tightened Bernard Arnault's family grip on the luxury powerhouse.  ( 25 min )

The electric-truck maker missed a key production target in 2022.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks and Wall Street equity futures were steady with traders preparing for a key reading of US consumer prices as they assess the outlook for central bank policy.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From SamsungMicrosoft Considers $10  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A sharp two-day gain in shares of Exact Sciences Corp. has made them the top holding of Cathie Wood’s flagship fund even as it has been paring its stake in the Cologuard producer.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutApple to Begin Making In-House Screens in 2024 in Shift Away From SamsungThese Are the Best  ( 46 min )

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Wells Fargo is America's number one mortgage servicer and number three originator, but they're reducing this scale to focus on underserved communities  ( 48 min )

Bankruptcy attorneys released a long list of names and the number of shares held by former associates and investors.  ( 45 min )

Robinhood is commission-free but cuts corners to book profits, while TD Ameritrade is largely commission-free and provides clients with an impressive basket of resources.  ( 19 min )

A stalking horse bid is the initial bid on a bankrupt company’s assets from an interested buyer chosen by the bankrupt company.  ( 15 min )

How to convert a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA, the tax implications of doing so, and how to decide whether a conversion makes sense for you.  ( 21 min )

Learn what to watch for before you find yourself drowning in debt or filing for bankruptcy.  ( 16 min )

Government benefits can cost you big money, which is why it’s so important to know the income thresholds before you file.  ( 18 min )

Even as JPMorgan's net interest margin improves, an expected increase in money set aside for potential credit losses may dent fourth-quarter earnings.  ( 12 min )

Whether you’re running a giant corporation, a midsize company, or a one-person business, you can start a 401(k) plan. Here are the different types.  ( 16 min )

A year-end bonus, or an unexpected inheritance, can often result in your needing to pay a bigger chunk of money to the Internal Revenue Service.  ( 17 min )

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX has now recovered more than $5 billion in assets, according to a bankruptcy attorney at the latest hearing.  ( 11 min )

A blue chip is a nationally recognized, well-established, and financially sound company that has a large capitalization and trades on a major stock exchange.  ( 19 min )

Gemini is a cryptocurrency exchange that was launched in 2015 by the Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler.  ( 16 min )

Problems with the FAA's flight notification system come three weeks after nationwide cancellations due to a winter storm that could cost companies hundreds of millions.  ( 11 min )

The EV maker plans to enlarge its Texas plant and may build a new one in Indonesia; share price back in black for 2023.  ( 13 min )

Bank of America (BAC) reports Q4 earnings before market open on Jan. 13th. Weaker consumer demand and fewer investment banking deals may hurt profits, while high interest rates could boost net interest margin.  ( 11 min )

The Black tax is a financial responsibility carried by upwardly mobile family members to aid less financially fortunate relatives. It can affect their ability to save and invest in their own futures.  ( 18 min )

The Russell 1000 Index, a subset of the Russell 3000 Index, represents the 1000 top companies by market capitalization in the United States.  ( 16 min )

After plunging more than a half point in two days, 30-year mortgage rates have reversed course and raised the average back up by more than an eighth of a point.  ( 12 min )

The United States Department of Education has proposed an amendment to the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) plan to reduce the cost of federal student loan payments. Here's what to know.  ( 11 min )

Wells Fargo, once the number one player among major banks in the U.S. mortgage market, has said it will step back from the mortgage business ahead of its latest earnings report.  ( 10 min )

Gold and silver futures contracts offer a world of profit-making opportunities for those knowledgeable and interested in hedging securities or for speculative plays.  ( 20 min )

Gold is a desirable alternative for investors looking to diversify. Jewelry, bullion, gold-mining companies, stocks, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are some of the vehicles.  ( 19 min )

Bank of America (BAC) reports Q4 earnings before market open on Jan. 13th. Weaker consumer demand and fewer investment banking deals may hurt profits, while high interest rates could boost net interest margin.  ( 1 min )

The EV maker plans to enlarge its Texas plant and may build a new one in Indonesia; share price back in black for 2023.  ( 1 min )

Three top contenders remain for the CEO position once James Gorman steps down, likely in the next few years.  ( 1 min )

Wells Fargo, once the number one player among major banks in the U.S. mortgage market, has said it will step back from the mortgage business ahead of its latest earnings report.  ( 1 min )

De prijs van koper is woensdag op de Londense metalenmarkt voor het eerst sinds juni gestegen tot boven de 9.000 dollar (8.400 euro) per ton. Die stijging komt doordat handelaren verwachten dat de Chinese economie flink aantrekt, nu het land de meeste coronamaatregelen heeft afgeschaft.  ( 3 min )

Het aantal huisartsen is de afgelopen twee jaar met 5 procent toegenomen. Tegelijkertijd daalde het aantal huisartsenpraktijken juist iets. Daarnaast zijn meer huisartsen vrouw en ook het aandeel veertigplussers neemt toe.  ( 3 min )

Nederlanders gaan ook na de coronacrisis vaker in eigen land op vakantie en zijn al massaal aan het vroegboeken. Grote vakantieparkketens als Landal GreenParks, Center Parcs en Roompot zien het aantal boekingen oplopen.  ( 4 min )

De failliete cryptobeurs FTX heeft zo'n 5 miljard dollar (4,64 miljard euro) aan cash, cryptovaluta en andere waardepapieren boven tafel gekregen. Dat heeft een advocaat van de cryptobeurs woensdag tegen een rechter gezegd.  ( 2 min )

Een Willy Wonka-achtige actie komt een Schotse bierbrouwer duur te staan. BrewDog beloofde dat er vijftig massief gouden blikjes bier in verpakkingen waren verstopt ter waarde van honderdduizenden euro’s. De winnaars vonden alleen blikjes die met goud verguld waren. Daarop stapten zij naar de rechter, waarna zij alsnog een flinke compensatie ontvingen.  ( 4 min )

Gemeenteambtenaren in verschillende steden gaan eind januari staken. Het gaat in eerste instantie vooral om vuilnisophalers en boa's die het werk neerleggen vanwege het uitblijven van een nieuwe cao.  ( 3 min )

Hoe meer groene energie we opwekken, hoe meer we van die energie zullen moeten opslaan. In de serie Koplopers bezoekt NU.nl deze winter projecten die ons een kijkje in de toekomst van duurzame energieopslag geven. In dit laatste deel: krijgt een honderd jaar oude accutechnologie nu nog een rol in onze energietransitie?  ( 4 min )

Het aantal bedrijven in ons land is het afgelopen jaar toegenomen tot ruim 2,3 miljoen. Dat is een groei van 5,7 procent. Het overgrote deel van deze toename komt voor rekening van zzp’ers.  ( 3 min )

Werknemers van de regionale vervoerders Arriva en Keolis leggen vrijdag opnieuw het werk neer. Het gaat om een 24 uursstaking. De vakbonden laten weten dat de werkgevers nog steeds geen gehoor hebben gegeven aan hun eisen.  ( 4 min )

Het aantal bedrijven in ons land is het afgelopen jaar toegenomen tot ruim 2,3 miljoen. Dat is een groei van 5,7 procent. Het overgrote deel van deze toename komt voor rekening van zzp’ers.  ( 3 min )

Een Willy Wonka-achtige actie komt een Schotse bierbrouwer duur te staan. BrewDog beloofde dat er vijftig massief gouden blikjes bier in verpakkingen waren verstopt ter waarde van honderdduizenden euro’s. De winnaars vonden alleen blikjes die met goud verguld waren. Daarop stapten zij naar de rechter, waarna zij alsnog een flinke compensatie ontvingen.  ( 4 min )

Gemeenteambtenaren in verschillende steden gaan eind januari staken. Het gaat in eerste instantie vooral om vuilnismannen en boa's die het werk neerleggen vanwege het uitblijven van een nieuwe cao.  ( 3 min )

Werknemers van de regionale vervoerders Arriva en Keolis leggen vrijdag opnieuw het werk neer. Het gaat om een 24 uursstaking. De vakbonden laten weten dat de werkgevers nog steeds geen gehoor hebben gegeven aan hun eisen.  ( 4 min )

Het aantal Nederlanders dat in eigen land op vakantie gaat, stijgt dit jaar waarschijnlijk licht. Dat verwacht het Nederlands Bureau voor Toerisme & Congressen (NBTC). De hogere prijzen voor vakanties spelen onder meer een rol in de keuze om niet naar het buitenland te gaan.  ( 3 min )

Voor het eerst zijn er in Nederland meer abonnementen via glasvezel dan via koper. Dat blijkt woensdag uit de Telecommonitor van de Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM).  ( 4 min )

Werknemers van de regionale vervoerders Arriva en Keolis leggen vrijdag opnieuw het werk neer. Het gaat om een 24 uursstaking. De vakbonden laten weten dat de werkgevers nog steeds geen gehoor hebben gegeven aan hun eisen.  ( 3 min )

We gaan de komende maanden nog meer betalen voor vlees, zuivel, graanproducten, olie en groente. Maar ook de prijzen van bijvoorbeeld verzorgingsproducten, pennen, schoonmaakmiddelen en pannen zullen verder stijgen. Datzelfde geldt voor een glas wijn en een diner in de horeca, zeggen verschillende economen en brancheverenigingen tegen NU.nl.  ( 5 min )

Repricing is the exchange of employee stock options that are no longer in the money for options that are currently at the money.  ( 14 min )

Breaking up payments can offer short-term relief but also overextend patients.  ( 11 min )

Fragmentation is the use of various suppliers and manufacturers to produce a good. It can also refer to market, industry, and business fragmentation.  ( 16 min )

The entertainment giant joins Apple, Goldman Sachs, and others in requiring workers to show up.  ( 13 min )

Reaganomics is a popular term referring to the economic policies of President Ronald Reagan that impacted government spending, regulation, and taxes.  ( 16 min )

Goodwill is an intangible asset recorded when one company acquires another. It concerns brand reputation, intellectual property, and customer loyalty.  ( 19 min )

The top rates across CD terms are a mixed bag this week, including a few terms showing a lower top rate than last week.  ( 11 min )

A lawsuit settlement loan is a cash advance for an impending settlement or judgment. There can be pricey strings attached.  ( 16 min )

A quarter is a three-month period on a company's financial calendar that acts as a basis for the reporting of earnings and the paying of dividends.  ( 22 min )

When you over-contribute to your 401(k) plan, notify your employer or plan administrator by March 1 of the year following the excess deferral.  ( 15 min )

Estate executors use IRS Form 706: United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return to calculate estate tax and compute the generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax.  ( 18 min )

A subvented lease is a type of lease in which the entity offering the lease reduces the cost through some type of subsidy.  ( 15 min )

The question of what to do about long-term care costs only becomes more important as you age. Here are some options to help plan ahead and pay for it.  ( 23 min )

Card-not-present fraud is a type of scam that is committed without a physical card being presented to a merchant. Learn how it works and how to avoid it.  ( 15 min )

The joint return test is a test dependents must pass in order to be claimed as a dependent on another's tax return.  ( 15 min )

The FTX collapse has caused a tussle between high-profile executives of the crypto world.  ( 12 min )

Inheriting a reverse mortgage can be complicated. In this guide, we’ll take you through the some common issues and how to potentially resolve them.  ( 19 min )

While leasing has certain advantages, buying a car tends to save you money in the long run and offers greater flexibility.  ( 17 min )

CEO Brian Armstrong blamed the FTX fallout for contributing to the pressure on the crypto sector.  ( 10 min )

The Virgin Group spinoff was already struggling before a malfunction destroyed its rocket carrying 9 satellites.  ( 11 min )

The World Bank slashed its outlook for worldwide economic growth in 2023, and warned that it might not take much to tip the global economy into a recession.  ( 10 min )

This cost basis calculation for stocks, property, and other inherited assets will determine the tax you may pay in states that have inheritance taxes.  ( 16 min )

Media companies will ask for names of FTX Clients tomorrow. The hearing will also address the sale of the crypto exchange's subsidiaries.  ( 11 min )

Three top contenders remain for the CEO position once James Gorman steps down, likely in the next few years.  ( 11 min )

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank should maintain its independence, focus on its mission of price stability and maximizing employment and not attempt broader societal goals.  ( 12 min )

Thirty-year mortgage rates dropped dramatically for a second day, lowering the average below 6.5% for the first time since mid-December.  ( 12 min )

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its Small Business Optimism Index for December, which declined 2.1 points to a reading of 89.8, below expectations of 91.5 and marking the 12th straight month below the 49-year average of 98.  ( 9 min )

Facebook (Meta), which rakes in billions of dollars in profit selling advertising space, is refocusing its strategy on building the metaverse.  ( 20 min )

A “gold bug” is somebody who is especially bullish on gold.  ( 17 min )

The prime rate is the interest rate that commercial banks charge their most creditworthy customers.  ( 19 min )

An out of the money (OTM) option has no intrinsic value, but only possesses extrinsic or time value. OTM options are less expensive than in the money options.  ( 19 min )

Terminal value (TV) determines the value of a business or project beyond the forecast period when future cash flows can be estimated.  ( 20 min )

Since Ticketmaster merged with Live Nation in 2010, the company has become a de facto monopoly when it comes to ticket sales.  ( 19 min )

Bootstrapping describes a situation in which an entrepreneur starts a company with little capital, relying on money other than outside investments.  ( 20 min )

An American would need to be worth a minimum of $11.1 million to get into the 1% club. Here's a look at the super-rich.  ( 18 min )

A person has incidents of ownership if they can change beneficiaries on a life insurance policy, borrow from the cash value, or change or modify the policy in any way.  ( 14 min )

The Education Department’s revised student debt repayment plan would cut undergraduate loan payments in half and wipe out students debts faster.  ( 21 min )

Stocks moving after hours on Jan. 10, 2023: Wells Fargo, Franchise Group  ( 45 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Prominent fixed-income manager Jeffrey Gundlach said investors trying to figure out how the interest-rate situation will play out should pay attention to the bond market rather than the Federal Reserve.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investment in ChatGPT CreatorStocks  ( 46 min )

The proposal comes as the Biden administration's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student debt remains in limbo.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A disaster for bulls, the yearlong tumble in American stocks has in some respects been almost as rough for the other side of the trade.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investment in ChatGPT CreatorStocks Bounce Back With Brewing Optimism Over CPI: Markets WrapThe hardshi  ( 46 min )

San Francisco's largest employer fired approximately 8,000 of its estimated 80,000-person global workforce last week. Here's how many of its local workforce got the axe.  ( 15 min )

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Netflix shares jumped another 4% on Tuesday after Goldman Sachs boosted its estimates for the streaming giant amid a weakening U.S. dollar.  ( 46 min )

The exits of executives, including Rivian’s supply-chain head, have come amid the company missing 2022 production targets.  ( 26 min )

The bankruptcy of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX has reverberated through the crypto space.  ( 11 min )

Benchmark analyst Fawne Jiang reiterated Buy on Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) with a $180 price target. Jiang views BABA stock as a top pick for a big-cap China value play in 2023. Fundamentally, while retail and e-commerce growth remained muted in the December quarter, Jiang anticipates the industry's fundamental inflection point to kick in by the June quarter (F1Q24) with a reaccelerated growth outlook in FY24. Retail and e-commerce growth faced mounting pressure in the December q  ( 46 min )

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Value has creamed growth in the past year, with Russell 1000 Value slipping 17 percentage points less than Russell 1000 Growth.  ( 12 min )

Little more than a year after it returned to Wall Street, Informatica Inc. is laying off 450 employees and replacing its chief financial officer.  ( 16 min )

Republicans set the tone for their next two years running the House of Representatives by enacting legislation that would add $114 billion to the deficit over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The signs of a full-blown crisis were everywhere. Bitcoin was in free fall, hedge fund Three Arrows was blowing up and the fates of several high-profile crypto lenders were suddenly in doubt.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investment in ChatGPT CreatorStocks Advance as  ( 49 min )

The company's stock has climbed nearly 60% over the past three months.  ( 21 min )

The volatility in the used car market rolled on in 2022, but there might be some relief for car buyers coming this year. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) for the month of December posted a 0.8% increase month over month, however it dropped a whopping 14.9% year over year, the largest annualized decline ever in the 26-year history of the index.  ( 47 min )

Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar expects fossil fuels to three-peat in 2023. His top stock picks include Exxon Mobil, Diamondback, and Coterra.  ( 22 min )

Jamie Dimon expects the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates higher than most officials and Wall Street strategists have forecast as the U.S. central bank continues its fight against persistent inflation.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Party City Holdco Inc. has sought funding for a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to people with knowledge of the preparations. Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10 Billion Investment in ChatGPT CreatorStocks Bounce Back With Brewing Optimism Over CPI: Markets WrapThe compa  ( 46 min )

Boeing stock slipped on Jan. 10 after an analyst downgrade. Here's how high it can go from here.  ( 11 min )

Mercedes sold 117,800 battery electric vehicles in 2022, up from 42,400 sold in 2021. The company, and its European peers, plan to sell a lot more.  ( 22 min )

Broadcom shares fell on reports that Apple was working on its own RF chips, but one analyst wondered if it was all a negotiating ploy.  ( 24 min )

Warner Bros. Discovery shares surge on Wall Street optimism to kick off 2023.  ( 46 min )

Last year was brutal for most investors, there’s just no way around that. The S&P 500 index fell 19% through the year, battered by a series of headwinds including stubbornly high inflation, the Federal Reserve’s switch to monetary tightening, supply chains that just wouldn’t unsnarl, China’s long-lasting lockdown policies, Russia’s war in Ukraine… the list was long. But losses on this scale bring opportunities with them, in the form of lower share prices. The stock analysts at Morgan Stanley hav  ( 48 min )

Oak Street Health provides primary care for adults on Medicare.  ( 14 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Governor Gavin Newsom said California will face a $22.5 billion budget deficit in the coming fiscal year, the first for the most populous US state since 2018 as the global stock market rout and efforts to cool inflation hammer its tax collections.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingBrady, Gisele, Patriots’ Bob Kraft Among FTX Shareholders Facing WipeoutMicrosoft Considers $10  ( 48 min )

Needham's Alex Henderson maintained a Strong Buy rating on Zscaler, Inc (NASDAQ: ZS) with a price target of $210.00. The analyst chose ZS as Top Pick in Security for CY23 as resilient SASE demand drove visibility to 30%+ growth, a Rule of 50+ metrics, and expanding margins. Henderson caught up with management in the QP and thought ZS sounded much better than most other names. ZS seems solidly upbeat despite the macro headwinds. The business remains healthy, and the pipeline is robust. ZS has als  ( 46 min )

Proponents say if you take on additional work, your boss will notice and give you a raise. Skeptics say that’s laughable.  ( 48 min )

U.S.-listed shares of Amarin Corp. PLC rallied about 17% in trading on Tuesday afternoon after the company shared better-than-expected sales estimates for...  ( 22 min )

It's funny until you realize how vulnerable your money is online.  ( 48 min )

Will there be a new beginning?  ( 47 min )

Wall Street's consensus for AT&T's free cash flow and earnings before items are on the decline, and Wells Fargo sees an upside.  ( 21 min )

Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC shared a Strong Sell research opinion on Super Micro Computer, Inc (NASDAQ: SMCI), susceptible to up to 40% - 50% downside risk, or $42.39 – $50.86 per share. The SEC penalized SMCI by $17.5 million and urged CEO Charles Liang to return $2.1 million of profits from stock sales that called for a restatement of financial results. CEO Liang continued to lead, fueling concerns over lingering accounting problems. Spruce Point cautioned against undue reliance on th  ( 45 min )

If you’re too aggressive with certain tax deductions or credits, that could trigger an audit from the IRS. Here are the most common reasons for an audit.  ( 47 min )

Is crypto really the new gold?  ( 47 min )

Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon estimates that even if Apple dropped Broadcom's connectivity-chip business, it would only minimally hurt earnings.  ( 22 min )

Cryptocurrency exchange to cut nearly 1,000 additional jobs and record significant charges.  ( 11 min )

If there’s one thing income investors love, it’s a high-yielding dividend stock. But too often the high yield comes with risky metrics like declining revenue and earnings, which could force a company to cut its dividend to ensure it has the available funds to pay its shareholders. When investors analyze real estate investment trusts (REITs), one important factor to consider is the payout ratio on earnings per share (EPS) for mortgage REITs (mREITs), or funds from operations (FFO) on all other ty  ( 48 min )

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The Haynesville basin in Louisiana and Texas is humming with drillers. Among them is Chesapeake, a fracking pioneer that was in bankruptcy just two years ago.  ( 23 min )

The outlook for stocks in 2023 is still in flux. Last year’s headwinds haven’t dissipated, so we’ll be dealing with high inflation, rising interest rates, the Russia-Ukraine war, and an increased risk of recession for the foreseeable future, and that has investors taking an interest in defensive plays. The classic move, of course, is to move heavily into dividend stocks. These bring several advantages that can protect an investment portfolio during an unsettled economic period, including a relia  ( 49 min )

Mercedes sold 117,800 battery electric vehicles in 2022, up from 42,400 sold in 2021. The company, and its European peers, plan to sell a lot more.  ( 21 min )

Biotech CureVac stock has surged since announcing upbeat preliminary data from ongoing Phase 1 trials of its Covid-19 and flu vaccines on Friday.  ( 21 min )

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iPhone maker set to open first brick-and-mortar stores in world's second-largest smartphone market.  ( 14 min )

Shares of Illumina Inc. tumbled about 10% in premarket trading on Tuesday, the day after the company said it expects lower-than-expected earnings per share...  ( 22 min )

One way to evaluate how well you're saving for retirement is based solely on your age. A common age-based estimate for retirement savings holds that a 40-year-old should have approximately three times their annual salary set aside for retirement. There … Continue reading → The post How Much Savings Should I Have at 40? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

An intentionally defective grantor trust, or IDGT, is a way of shifting tax burdens for very wealthy households. With this structure, you can create a trust that leaves wealth to your heirs while minimizing gift, estate and income tax liability. … Continue reading → The post Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts and Taxes appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

There are several metrics you can use to evaluate whether a rental property investment has potential, including the 2% rule. The 2% rule in real estate dictates that a property's rental income should be at least 2% of the purchase … Continue reading → The post What Is the 2% Rule in Real Estate? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Tuesday in Sweden, defending the central bank's independence but declining to explicitly comment on the policy outlook.  ( 47 min )

The Fed chair highlighted the importance of the central bank’s independence in restoring price stability.  ( 24 min )

Evercore strategists screened for the beaten-down stocks that could be winners this year.  ( 22 min )

There are only three levers that can depressurize affordability: Rising incomes, falling home prices, and falling mortgage rates.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Illumina Inc. shares tumbled after the gene-sequencing equipment maker said 2023 profit will be lower than analysts expected.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets WrapControversial China Diplomat Zhao Shifted From High-Profile RoleThe company expects to earn $1  ( 47 min )

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Some downgrades aren't always a negative and this ratings cut is a reflection of Boeing's stock having been on a tear.  ( 22 min )

A new analysis rates jobs based on median salary, job satisfaction, work-life balance, stress level, unemployment rate and growth in that sector.  ( 26 min )

‘Should we be redecorating, going to Cancun and Disney World and getting takeout every night instead?’  ( 27 min )

U.S. stock futures pulled back early Tuesday as Wall Street processed hawkish rate talk from Federal Reserve officials and awaited comments from Chair Jerome Powell.  ( 47 min )

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Twitter workers fired in mass lay-offs finally got severance offers — and they're far worse than initially promised. Many are ready for legal action.  ( 47 min )

Here's how the Secure Act 2.0 could help you get what you're owed.  ( 48 min )

The outlook is bleak for Bed Bath & Beyond.  ( 46 min )

The cryptocurrency broker also confirmed expectations that its full-year 2022 loss will be no more than $500 million.  ( 22 min )

Shares of Sotera Health Co. soared 57% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company said it will pay $408 million to settle more than 870 million legal...  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Jamie Dimon said the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes might need to go beyond what’s currently expected, but he’s in favor of a pause to see the full impact of last year’s increases.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets WrapControversial China Diplomat Zhao Shifted  ( 47 min )

Shares in Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit are nosediving Tuesday, after a Virgin rocket carrying satellites from the U.K. failed to reach orbit. Virgin Orbit stock stood ab  ( 24 min )

Coinbase Global said Tuesday that it would lay off 950 employees.  ( 21 min )

Is this the ultimate safe haven?  ( 48 min )

At least that's the message from Tesla's stock chart.  ( 46 min )

Ge Healthcare Technologies Inc. the unit recently spun out of General Electric Co. said Tuesday it expects fourth-quarter revenue to come to about $4.9...  ( 23 min )

Goldman Sachs prepares job cuts, retailers update on holiday sales, Virgin Orbit stock plunges as satellite launch fails, and other news to start your day.  ( 22 min )

The proposal would make income-driven repayment more generous  ( 27 min )

Broadcom falls on a report that Apple is working on its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips; Virgin Orbit falls sharply after the failure of a satellite launch.  ( 22 min )

CVS is reportedly looking to expand its heath care sector footprint with a $10 billion purchase of primary care center operator Oak Street Health.  ( 13 min )

Apple accounts for around 20% of Broadcom's overall chip sales.  ( 11 min )

Stock futures slip lower on hawkish Fed signals; Powell speech in focus as rate bets test tightening path; Pfizer may sell Covid treatment in China through local partner; Oak Street Health soars on $10 billion CVS takeover report and Microsoft said to eye $10 billion OpenAI investment.  ( 26 min )

Cupertino-based Apple has begun to benefit from its expansion to India.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Some of the world’s largest asset managers such as BlackRock Inc., Fidelity Investments and Carmignac are warning markets are underestimating both inflation and the ultimate peak of US rates, just like a year ago.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets WrapCommod  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. recorded its first quarterly revenue miss in two years, signaling the global decline in electronics demand is starting to catch up with the chip giant.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets WrapCommodity Ship Heads for Insp  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday after a rally in US shares evaporated as Federal Reserve officials signaled the central bank will likely need to raise interest rates above 5% before pausing and holding for some time.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingStocks Give Up Rally Above Key Mark After Fedspeak: Markets Wrap  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tilray Brands Inc., a marijuana company with a strong presence in Canada and Europe, may make more acquisitions in the alcohol space or even get into growing produce since US cannabis legalization hasn’t progressed as expected, Chief Executive Officer Irwin Simon said. Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsRental Housing Is Suddenly Headed Toward a Hard LandingGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewStocks Give U  ( 47 min )

An American would need to be worth a minimum of $11.1 million to get into the 1% club. Here's a look at the super-rich.  ( 18 min )

CVS Health Corp. is investing in a young chain of health clinics, and may be looking to acquire another.  ( 24 min )

Ross Gerber has skin in the game for Tesla: His clients had, at one point, he said, invested a combined $100 million in the company.  ( 26 min )

De prijs voor een typisch Iers Guinness-biertje gaat omhoog. Het Britse drankenconcern Diageo verhoogt de prijs van een pint Guinness in Ierland vanaf volgende maand met 12 eurocent vanwege de inflatie.  ( 3 min )

De Franse regering gaat een wetsonderwerp indienen om de pensioenleeftijd per 2030 te verhogen van 62 naar 64 jaar. Volgens de Franse premier Elisabeth Borne is dat nodig om te voorkomen dat er in de komende jaren grote tekorten op de arbeidsmarkt ontstaan. Het wetsvoorstel stuit op felle tegenstand van onder meer oppositiepartijen en vakbonden.  ( 4 min )

Prijzen van goederen en diensten in Oekraïne zijn in het afgelopen jaar gemiddeld 26,6 procent gestegen, meldt het nationale statistiekbureau dinsdag. De oorzaak daarvan zijn vooral de logistieke problemen die zijn ontstaan doordat Rusland het land binnenviel op 24 februari.  ( 3 min )

De schade als gevolg van overstromingen, orkanen en andere weersextremen bedroeg in het afgelopen jaar zo'n 250 miljard euro. Dat berekende Munich Re, de grootste herverzekeraar ter wereld. De schade is ongeveer even groot als het gemiddelde van de laatste vijf jaar en is kleiner dan de 300 miljard euro van 2021.  ( 3 min )

Bij beursplatform voor digitale munten Coinbase gaan bijna duizend banen verloren, meldt medeoprichter en topman Brian Armstrong dinsdag. De bezuinigingen zijn het gevolg van verslechterde omstandigheden in de cryptosector.  ( 3 min )

De helft van alle branches in de industrie produceerde in november minder dan in dezelfde maand een jaar eerder. Het is voor het eerst in ruim anderhalf jaar dat de industriële productie in Nederland is gekrompen.  ( 3 min )

Groene pistes, of pistes die voorzien zijn van sneeuw die is aangevoerd door helikopters, hoog uit de bergen. In de Alpen ervaren veel wintersporters dit jaar heel direct wat klimaatverandering veroorzaakt. Maar de gevolgen van dit sneeuwtekort kunnen ook op een andere manier Nederland bereiken: via de Rijn.  ( 4 min )

Apple wil eind volgend jaar of begin 2025 een eigen chip hebben gemaakt die mobiele telefonie, wifi en bluetooth kan combineren, meldt persbureau Bloomberg. Nu worden daar nog verschillende chips voor gebruikt, maar de techgigant wil minder afhankelijk worden van andere bedrijven.  ( 3 min )

Omdat vrijwel alle theezakjes en koffiepads die we in Nederland gebruiken composteerbaar zijn, mogen ze vanaf nu bij het groente-, fruit- en tuinafval (gft). Dat laat branchevereniging Koffie & Thee Nederland weten.  ( 3 min )

Bijna 1,4 miljoen Nederlanders stapten voor de jaarwisseling over op een andere zorgverzekering. Dat komt neer op 8 procent van de bevolking en daarmee waren er meer overstappers dan ooit. Vanwege de snel stijgende zorgpremies en de wegvallende collectiviteitskorting probeerden consumenten vaker kosten te besparen via een overstap.  ( 4 min )

Nederlandse huishoudens hebben afgelopen november bijna 3 procent meer besteed dan een jaar eerder. Maar op uitgaven aan eten en meubels hebben ze juist bezuinigd.  ( 3 min )

Nederlandse huishoudens hebben afgelopen november bijna 3 procent meer besteed dan een jaar eerder. Maar op uitgaven aan eten en meubels hebben ze juist bezuinigd.  ( 3 min )

Vorig jaar stegen de prijzen met maar liefst 10 procent ten opzichte van 2021. De inflatie was daarmee het hoogst sinds tijden. Het scheelde niet veel of een record uit de jaren zeventig was gebroken. Vooral energie en voedingsmiddelen werden veel duurder.  ( 4 min )

De omzet van foodservicebedrijven is afgelopen jaar met ruim 40 procent gestegen tot ruim 19 miljard euro. Dat meldt het FoodService Instituut Nederland (FSIN) dinsdag. Voor ondernemers in de horeca, catering en fastservice was het desondanks geen jubeljaar  ( 3 min )

Zo'n 1,3 miljoen Nederlanders werken in de nacht. Een deel van hen kiest hier zelf voor. Het gaat om mannen, vrouwen, jong en oud. We vroegen een aantal lezers die in de nacht werken waarom zij dat graag doen.  ( 6 min )

The Virgin Group spinoff was already struggling before a malfunction destroyed its rocket carrying 9 satellites.  ( 1 min )

The IRS corrected 14 million tax returns and the fixes resulted in nearly 12 million refunds.  ( 25 min )

The move by Apple could be huge blow to Broadcom.  ( 15 min )

Food and beverage conglomerate hopes its new product will capture the sought-after Gen Z cohort.  ( 12 min )

China eased back on its harsh COVID restrictions, the lockdowns and the travel quarantines, and that nation’s stock markets jumped, rising some 40% from their recent low points. The bullish sentiment in the world’s largest country – and second largest economy – was infectious, and the MSCI Asia Pacific Index is up some 20% from its October low. In fact, the Asian benchmark has outperformed the S&P 500 in the first week of 2023. What this means, at the bottom line, is that Chinese stocks are look  ( 49 min )

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“In 2023, we’re targeting 150 new shops, which positions us to achieve our five-year goal of 800 systemwide shops by year-end,” Dutch Bros CEO and President Joth Ricci said.  ( 14 min )

The end of an era is coming: Bed Bath & Beyond, a home goods store once popular in the '80s and '90s, is reportedly planning on filing bankruptcy in the coming weeks.  ( 51 min )

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. late Monday said it has agreed to buy French tomography company IMACTIS for an undisclosed amount. IMACTIS’s system is...  ( 22 min )

Broadcom shares closed sharply lower Monday in the final minutes of trading following a report that Apple was working on its own WiFi and Bluetooth chips.  ( 23 min )

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The following real estate investment trusts (REITs) all trade below their book value, and each one pays a dividend. If the Federal Reserve ever makes the pivot back to lowering interest rates, REITs such as these may be of interest to patient investors. While the wait continues for a change in the rate environment, an investor continues to receive a dividend. That’s the idea, anyway. It may or may not work out that way, but for those interested, here are the REITs: Medical Properties Trust Inc.  ( 47 min )

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Cannabis company continues to shop for alcohol properties in U.S. and cannabis names in Canada as it swings to a second-quarter loss  ( 25 min )

RBC Capital Markets downgraded Medtronic Plc (NYSE: MDT) from Outperform to Sector Perform and cut its price target to $89 from $102, citing mixed sentiments for the stock. The analyst notes investor disappointment regarding management's execution on several fronts, including warning letter, supply impact, RDN, slower pace of recovery, and persistent macro headwinds. The company lowered its FY23 organic growth outlook due to supply constraints and slower recovery in certain sub-segments. Related  ( 45 min )

"We haven't seen seen any slowdown or downturn," says Rolls-Royce CEO.  ( 11 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Two Federal Reserve officials said Monday that the central bank will likely need to raise interest rates above 5% before pausing and holding for some time.Most Read from BloombergUS Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health FearsGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewCommodity Ship Heads for Inspection After Suez Canal MishapStocks Almost Flat as S&P 500 Struggles Near 3,900: Markets WrapMorgan Stanley Warns US Stocks Risk 22% Slump“We are just go  ( 48 min )

Customers can claim money in wake of Keurig's K-cup coffee pod settlement  ( 24 min )

At the ICR Conference, CEO Claire Spofford said the emphasis on full-price selling and a more fluid inventory flow kept the company on course last year.  ( 47 min )

The GE HealthCare Technologies spinoff will have numbers all over the place for the next month or two.  ( 22 min )

Head chef René Redzepi plans to reinvent Noma while declaring the fine dining model is “unsustainable.”  ( 48 min )

Disney CEO Bob Iger is back — and so are in-office requirements.  ( 47 min )

While 2022 was a difficult year for most real estate investment trusts (REITs), the worst-performing subindustry was mortgage REITs (mREITs). The mREIT loss percentages ranged from the mid-teens to almost 60%. Inflation and interest rate hikes cut deeply into mREITs and contributed to the decimation of share prices. Still, mREITs remain popular for one main reason — they pay incredibly high dividend yields, which in bad years tempers the loss of principal and in good years adds to the total prof  ( 49 min )

Using a 529 plan to save for a child's education comes with a lot of advantages. All earnings generated by the after-tax investments are tax-free for qualified educational expenses, multiple plans are available in each state, contribution limits are high, … Continue reading → The post New Law Allows Tax-Free 529 Rollovers to Roth IRAs appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

Goldman, Amazon and Salesforce are cutting positions in the New Year amid recession fears.  ( 23 min )

Asset manager Cathie Wood's flagship Ark Innovation ETF has fallen 61% over the past year and 79% from its February 2021 peak.  ( 12 min )

More than 200 publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) across 13 sectors are traded on the stock market, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (Nareit) With so many REITs to choose from, making decisions on which ones to invest in can be somewhat difficult for the average investor. Many stock pickers look for high-dividend yields, but those REITs can sometimes be dividend traps, especially if the high yield is the result of poor performance. If the c  ( 47 min )

Most stocks on a new screen have outperformed the S&P 500 in the long term.  ( 28 min )

The best thing TSMC can do in its earnings report Thursday is to cut its outlook for 2023 big  ( 25 min )

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Eylea, which is injected into the eye, is meant to treat conditions such as macular degeneration, macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy.  ( 21 min )

Berkshire Hathaway stock is trying for a big-time breakout. Here's the setup.  ( 11 min )

It took two days for Tesla shares to enter a new bull market.  ( 22 min )

The SECURE 2.0 Act, signed by President Biden in December 2022, includes dozens of changes to provisions related to tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Among the most important changes is a provision, which took effect Jan. 1 of this year, that delays … Continue reading → The post Your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) Have Officially Been Pushed Back appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

We are yet to find out what lies in store for the stock market in 2023. However, we do know that the previous year was one of the worst ever, with the S&P 500 putting in its 7th most abject annual performance since 1929. Whichever way you look at it, then, most investors did not enjoy the past 12 months’ market action. One positive takeaway, however, is that the overall bearish trend has driven share prices down across the board and that has left some stocks at levels that are now just too cheap  ( 48 min )

BofA Securities analyst Curtis Nagle upgrades shares of Zillow to Buy from Underperform.  ( 22 min )

U.S. stocks gained on Monday, prolonging last week's ascent after the first big rally of 2023 last last week.  ( 46 min )

Analysts at Citi said they were optimistic about the electric-car maker's fourth-quarter earnings and the company's investor day in March  ( 23 min )

The biotech said Covid-19 sales in 2022 were approximately $18.4 billion, while the consensus call on Wall Street was for $17.8 billion.  ( 22 min )

Consumer expectations for inflation over the next year dropped to the lowest level since July 2021, according to a survey from the New York Federal Reserve released Monday.  ( 46 min )

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Shares of Teladoc Health Inc. rallied about 9% in trading on Monday after the company said in a securities filing that it narrowed revenue guidance for 2022...  ( 22 min )

The number of mainstream financial institutions willing to do business in crypto is shrinking.  ( 21 min )

Shares of Novavax Inc. were up about 9% in trading on Monday after the company said John Jacobs will take over as president and CEO on Jan. 23. Jacobs, the...  ( 23 min )

A revenue increase of 28% in the December quarter helps deliver profits ahead of schedule.  ( 22 min )

Chairman Bruce Bodaken said the retail pharmacy company's board determined, and Donigan Heyward agreed, that "now is the right time to identify the next leader of the business.”  ( 10 min )

As fears of high inflation and the threat of recession become the talk of the town, investors are turning to Wall Street experts for guidance, namely Julian Emanuel, Evercore ISI Chief Equity & Quantitative Strategist. Emanuel sees clues for an impending downturn, pointing out that the last market trough, this past fall, came before overall economic indicators turned south. In his words, “[No] bear market has ever bottomed before the recession started. So from that perspective, we don't think Oc  ( 48 min )

The Baby Boomer generation is reaching retirement age in record numbers. With more Boomers retiring on a daily basis, it helps to understand how prepared they are to leave their jobs for good. In this article, we’ll discuss the average … Continue reading → The post Average Retirement Savings for Baby Boomers appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

If you worked in a job with a pension, this means you will receive ongoing benefits once you retire. A critical part of estate planning, then, will be figuring out what happens to that money when you die. The answer … Continue reading → The post What Happens to Your Pension When You Die? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Earning a higher income can mean paying more in taxes at both the federal and state levels. You might assume that you're stuck with a bigger tax bill because you earn more but that's not always the case. There are … Continue reading → The post Tax Saving Strategies for High Income Earners appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

I'm 63 and have zero retirement, just Social Security benefits. How can I begin saving? And where can I begin investing this late in the game? -Rita Saving for retirement is certainly easier and has a greater impact on you … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I'm 63, Have No Retirement Savings and Will Rely on Social Security. How Do I Begin Saving? Is It Too Late to Start Investing ‘This Late in the Game'? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Even Warren Buffett has his fingers in the pie.  ( 47 min )

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Our call of the day comes from a CIO's chat with another CIO who says the Fed doesn't think big investors haven't seen enough of a scare.  ( 27 min )

The insurance technology provider's customers include AIG and Berkshire Hathaway.  ( 22 min )

AstraZeneca said the deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2023, will bolster its cardiorenal pipeline  ( 21 min )

'Some of these homes have mortgages, and others are free and clear.'  ( 25 min )

Bloomberg Apple's India-Made iPhone Exports Surpass $2.5B In 9 Months — Nearly Twice Previous Fiscal Year's Total Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) exported more than $2.5 billion worth of iPhones from India between April and December as the company diversified production amid supply disruptions in China. The total export of the Cupertino-based tech giant in the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 2023 was almost twice the previous fiscal year's total. Goldman Sachs Reportedly Plans To Cut  ( 50 min )

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Retailers struggled through the holiday season, new data shows.  ( 46 min )

Gartner and LinkedIn experts agree that having a college degree will further lose its value in landing a job this year.  ( 47 min )

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Shares of Voyager Therapeutics Inc. rallied 35% in premarket trading on Monday after the company announced a deal with Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. to develop...  ( 22 min )

The "seized assets constitute property involved in violations" of crimes such as money laundering and wire fraud the document outlined.  ( 46 min )

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Oil and gas stocks are holding steady despite weaker energy prices. Lavish share buybacks may be one reason.  ( 24 min )

Lululemon said it now expects its gross margin for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 to decline by 90-110 basis points.  ( 21 min )

Ant Group's political rehabilitation appears complete, with a holding company restructuring that means Ma no longer dominates voting power.  ( 16 min )

Shares of Moderna Inc. were up about 1.0% in premarket trading on Monday after the company reiterated that it expects to have $5.0 billion in sales of its...  ( 22 min )

Almost 800,000 households are expected to see their mortgage rates more than double this year as they come off low fixed-rate deals.  ( 60 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The operational chaos that engulfed Southwest Airlines Co. over the busy holiday period was a crisis decades in the making.Most Read from BloombergGoldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost ReviewBrazil Capital Reels After Anti-Lula Rioters Storm CongressShip Refloated After Running Aground in Egypt’s Suez CanalPutin’s Energy Gambit Fizzles as Warm Winter Saves EuropeSouth Africa Has Its First Case of Most Transmissible Covid VariantIn the aftermath of a meltdown that le  ( 48 min )

Tilray Brands Inc. undefined shares fell 3.7% in premarket trades Monday after the Canadian cannabis company said it swung to a second-quarter loss. Tilray...  ( 22 min )

Traders are betting against beaten-down crypto stocks. But this crowded trade means near-term gains can be extended through a 'short squeeze.'  ( 22 min )

Employers are asking their workers to return to the office in the name of productivity. But employees disagree on how productive they are when in the office—and risk being fired if they don’t show up.  ( 46 min )

European drugmakers announced a trio of deals around a billion dollars each to buy U.S.-listed biopharmas at hefty premiums  ( 23 min )

Lululemon Athletica Inc. revised its fourth-quarter guidance on Monday by raising its revenue guidance. tweaking its per-share earnings guidance to a tighter...  ( 23 min )

Ipsen (OTC: IPSEY) has agreed to acquire Albireo Pharma Inc (NASDAQ: ALBO) at $42.00 per share in cash for an initial estimated aggregate consideration of $952 million plus one contingent value right (CVR) per share. Each CVR will entitle its holder to deferred cash payments of $10.00 per CVR payable upon the FDA approval of Bylvay in the Biliary Atresia indication at the latest by Dec. 31, 2027. The acquisition of Albireo will provide immediate incremental sales and strengthen Ipsen's rare dise  ( 45 min )

Ocugen Inc. stock rallied 16% in premarket trade Monday, after the biopharma company announced positive results in a trial of its COVID vaccine Covaxin. The...  ( 23 min )

Bill Gates looks for income, too. This is how he gets it.  ( 47 min )

Make your money work for you  ( 24 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond see some volatile action ahead of its earnings this week.  ( 47 min )

Electric vehicle battery maker SK On may call off its intended joint venture with Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Koc Holding AS in Turkey. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the same in March 2022, Reuters reported. SK plans to retract the JV to produce batteries because of a weak macroeconomic outlook. The JV aimed to produce 30-45 gigawatt hours (GWh) starting in 2025. The final decision whether or not to halt negotiations regarding the joint venture has not been made  ( 46 min )

"If for some reason you can’t keep up with the repayment of the loan or line, you are at risk of losing your home,” says Orman.  ( 25 min )

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